5 Proven Strategies To Master Conflict In The Workplace

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲.

And you need to embrace it as a leader for driving innovation and strengthening your team. 💡

In fact, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 shows that when we approach disagreements as opportunities, collaboration and outcomes improve significantly.

But  a positive mindset isn’t enough. Without a solid strategy, conflict can spiral.

Save this post so you’re prepared with these 5 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 next time conflict arises:

1. 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦. Keep the focus on the issue, not the individual.

2. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. Confirm you’ve fully understood before responding.

3. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Strive for outcomes where everyone feels heard and valued.

4. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Stay calm and composed, even under pressure.

5. 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 when necessary to facilitate resolution.

How do you handle conflict in the workplace?