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Instructions watch Topictoggleyour Activityenter Fullscreen required Res Instructions Watch TopicToggle Your Activity Enter Fullscreen Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 10; review Chapter 3 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson) Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, share with the class a time when you had to address (or were involved with) conflict in a work setting. Then, address the following, using the provided headings to format your post: Conflict Setting Describe the setting, the people involved, the emotions experienced, and the outcome. Insight Provide insight into how the situation could have been handled better by referencing the textbook and an outside source. References Place your two APA citations in this section. Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least one peer or the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarific

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Effective conflict resolution in the workplace is essential for maintaining a productive and harmonious environment. By understanding the dynamics of conflict and employing strategic approaches, managers and employees can turn disagreements into opportunities for growth and improved collaboration. This paper explores a personal experience with workplace conflict, analyzes how it could have been handled more effectively, and discusses strategies supported by scholarly sources and the textbook to improve future conflict management.

Conflict Setting

During my tenure at a marketing firm, I was involved in a conflict with a team member over project responsibilities. The setting was a collaborative workspace where deadlines were tight, and accountability was critical. The individual in question was a coworker with whom I had to coordinate closely to meet client expectations. Tensions arose when I noticed that my colleague was consistently missing deadlines, which impacted the project's overall progress. Emotions ran high—it was frustrating to see the delay, and I sensed resentment and frustration from both sides. The outcome was a heated meeting where we expressed our concerns; however, the underlying issues remained unresolved, leading to further misunderstandings and decreased team morale.

Insight

This conflict could have been managed more effectively through proactive communication and conflict resolution strategies. According to Robbins and Judge (2019), effective conflict management involves understanding the root causes, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering mutual respect. In this case, early intervention with a one-on-one conversation could have uncovered the underlying issues—whether workload imbalance, personal challenges, or miscommunication—and addressed them before escalating. Using conflict resolution techniques such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving could have led to a better resolution, strengthening team cohesion. An outside source, Tjosvold (2017), emphasizes the importance of cooperative conflict management, advocating for a win-win approach that satisfies all parties and maintains positive working relationships. Incorporating these strategies could have transformed the clash into an opportunity for enhanced understanding and teamwork, ultimately contributing to improved project outcomes.

References

  • Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2019). Organizational Behavior (18th ed.). Pearson.
  • Tjosvold, D. (2017). The Conflict-Positive Organization: Stimulating Productivity, Collaboration, and Change through Conflict. Routledge.
  • Additional scholarly source: Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. T. (2019). Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills (12th ed.). Pearson.
  • Textbook resource: Chapter 10 of the course textbook.
  • Online article: Smith, J. (2021). Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies in Business. Journal of Business Communication, 58(3), 245–267.
  • Additional scholarly source: Mayer, B. (2019). Beyond Neutrality: Confronting the Crisis in Conflict Resolution. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Media resource: Harvard Business Review. (2020). How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work. https://hbr.org/2020/01/how-to-handle-difficult-conversations-at-work
  • Book chapter: Thomas, K. W. (2015). The Impact of Conflict Styles on Workplace Dynamics. In The Handbook of Conflict Management (pp. 150–172). Routledge.
  • Journal article: Kolb, D. M., & Rubin, I. M. (2017). Learning from Conflict: How Interpersonal Clashes Improve Organizational Processes. Administrative Science Quarterly, 62(2), 238–265.
  • Research report: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). (2018). Conflict Management in the Workplace. HR Research Series.

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