Workplace Conflict Driving Good Talent Out the Door?
As a leader in your business it is important to recognize and resolve conflict head on. Delaying dealing with conflicts could result in a large explosion and negative domino effect to your company and potentially result in your most talented staff walking out the door.
There are several reasons that conflict arises in the workplace from jealousy, competitive egos, and life struggles. However, it is the inability to communicate effectively through these reasons for conflict, that cause them to grow out of control.
Often there is a lack of information or an inability to listen to the full amount of information without quickly jumping to conclusions. Add emotions to the mix and this can cause reactionary decisions or outbursts that perpetuate the problem further.
Here are five factors in dealing with conflict in the workplace:
Define Acceptable Behaviour
Hit Conflict Head-on
Understanding the ‘What’s in it for Me?’ Factor
The Importance Factor
View Conflict as Opportunity
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