Conflict Resolution Is Inevitable In The Workplace

Conflict Management Conflict management in the workplace can best be described as a struggle between two more people with opposing views and beliefs in the way any idea or goal needs to be achieved. This paper will briefly define conflict management and provide some positive approaches to conflict resolution and ways to prevent conflict management in the workplace. Conflict is inevitable in the workplace but conflict can be amicably resolved in many ways. “Managing conflict is a fluid process. You may start with one approach and then find you need to switch to another if your selected approach is no longer working or the conflict grows or changes” (Gallo, 2017, p. 6). Conflict can be mutually resolved and often time leads to a better way

A lack of communication results from a lack of knowledge or understanding on what 's acceptable and not acceptable within the work environment. Creating an environment where respect for one another is a fundamental principle that plays a major role in helping to stem workplace conflict. Employers need to take steps to stop workplace conflict before it happens. These steps range from providing ongoing training, creating a process for identifying conflict in its early stages. Company policy should clearly state all possible repercussions if infraction of policies are violated. A designated neutral official should be appointed to specifically facilitate all problems that arise between management and employees, as well as problems between employees. Organizations should have periodic mandated training scheduled for all employees to attend. In addition, every person in a supervisors or leadership role should have additional training on how to mediate and recognize problems, especially in the early stages, in order to stay out in front of the conflict before they can escalate