The Dead Zone: The Danger of Avoiding Conflict
Today’s workplace is filled with different ethnicities, genders, beliefs and generations. As a result, conflict is going to always be lurking around every corner or water cooler. As a leader, it becomes your job to not only resolve conflict but to ward it off. Leaders carry the task of watchmen because they are expected to see the “smoke” before the conflict fire. The worse thing a manager / leader can do is not learn the art of conflict leadership. Like it or not, conflict management is a part of leadership and sometimes it’s the most important part. It is important to remember that after the dust settles, conflict can usher in the best era of your business / organization. It becomes imperative that leaders master the art of conflict leadership and learn how to lead after the fallout. Dissolution of company culture At its core, company culture is built off trust and respect for leadership. The belief that your work environment will be equipped with everything you would nee...
