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Conflicts in the workplace are a normal part of professional life, impacting job satisfaction and well-being. This symposium led by Kathleen Lawman emphasizes the importance of enhancing communication skills to effectively manage conflicts. It covers the root causes of disputes, including ineffective communication and power dynamics, and explores problem-solving strategies that foster collaborative resolutions. By developing key skills like active listening and perspective-taking, employees can not only resolve conflicts but also strengthen relationships and build a more cohesive work environment.
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IPC Symposium Conflict and Resolution in the Workplace Kathleen Lawman
Introduction • Conflict is normal • Improving communication skills is key • Good outcome may increase work satisfaction • Secondary benefit – improved relationships outside of work
Conflict • More difficult at beginning of career • Prompts job changes in midlife • Health issues may be caused by conflict
Factors • Behavioral Expectations- may decrease communication • Power Differences- submissive behavior • Roles – may be inaccurate, unrealistic
Causes of Conflict • Ineffective communication • unclear limits • Builds, causing conflict • Misperceptions and misjudgments • Stress of conflict polarizes thought -“I’m more reasonable” • Must win attitude • Justification of actions
Problem Solving • Develops Post-formal Thinking • Emotion, congnition, others needs • Individual style • Constructive, Pro-social, integrative • Solves problem and improves relationship • Builds trust • Improves outcomes
Skills List • Active Listening • Feedback, paraphrasing what was heard • NOT evaluating and counter-argument • Perspective-taking • Internalizing other persons concerns • Re-Framing • What can “WE” do about the problem • Brainstorming • List solutions together • Leave it Alone? • Is it worth the conflict?
Conclusion • Conflict can: • Build cohesiveness • Balance power • Facilitate change • Communication skills are key • Understanding conflict can: • Further insight • Develop post-formal thinking • Sustain new behaviors