Conflict Resolution Strategies
December 18, 2006
Workshop 3
Team Dynamics
Abstract
Webster online defines a team as a "number of persons associated together in work or activity or a group on one side" (http://webster.com/dictionary/team). As with any relationship conflict is inevitable, therefore it cannot be avoided. In a team setting there is no difference and conflicts will arise. Differences may occur over leadership, different work ethics, and lack of communication, time constraints and other team members' schedules. This paper will discuss conflict resolution strategies such as avoidance, accommodation, compromise, competition and collaboration. When applied correctly these strategies will allow a team to work through any conflicts by openly discussing their team objectives, face their issues and conflicts and then move on to successfully work through their conflicts. As previously mentioned conflict is an inevitable team aspect of any team development, however conflict reaps its benefits when handled correctly and efficiently.
Conflict Resolution Strategies
Working in teams has it benefits as well as challenges. As a team member you are exposed to many different ideas and ways of thinking and working. Team work helps the individuals involved enhance their communication, interpersonal and most importantly one's problem solving skills.
Strategies
Avoiding
in an avoidance or withdrawing strategy, you choose not to deal with the issues or the people involved. You retreat from the situation, hoping it either goes away or resolves itself. This strategy is suitable for situations in which the issues are trivial or of only minor importance to you, when emotions are hi ...