By understanding and addressing the factors that contribute to unhealthy conflict, we can create an environment where diverse viewpoints are welcomed and leveraged for better outcomes. As leaders, it's our responsibility to normalize conflict and encourage healthy debates, ensuring that our teams can thrive.
What triggers workplace conflicts and how has the nature of these conflicts evolved over time? What emerging trends or challenges do you foresee in workplace conflict management?
RJ Major triggers of workplace conflict are as mentioned below :-
- Disagreements, or expectations that are not met.
- Lack of necessary skills or I would say skills inadequacy.
- Lack of information or misunderstandings between parties.
- Conflicting interests, values, or ideas.
- Discrimination or harassment.
- Mental Illness.
- Challenging personality types.
- Clashing work styles.
Emerging Trends
- A decline in emotional resilience
People seem generally more tired and busy. Many are leading more individualistic lives, and much of the sense of community felt during Covid has been lost. Feeling more isolated and less connected leads to people ‘languishing’ in and out of work. More...
