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Conflict in the Workplace: Can't We All Just Get Along?
Written by Roberta Chinsky Matuson CEO Advisor, Talent Maximizer-Speaker,President Matuson
Consulting, Author-The Magnetic Leader & Suddenly in Charge

Here’s the thing about conflict. It can come out of nowhere. You may be able to relate to the following common scenario: things appear to be fine in your organization. There is a sense of calm flowing above the cubicles. Employees are interacting in a respectful way and are working well as a team. Then your company lands a huge new contract. Everyone is working overtime. Voices are rising and fingers are pointing. The majority of your day is spent playing referee. You walk outside to see if there is a full moon in sight. When you return, there is another employee in your office waiting to complain about a coworker.

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. When you throw a group of people together in close quarters and put them under some pressure, differences are bound to surface. But the news is not all bad. Some conflict in the organization can be beneficial. Differences of opinion encourage creativity and progress. If addressed early, conflict can also provide insight into larger issues that may be brewing. However, more often than not, employee conflict is left unresolved. When this happens, the boss is seen as someone who is unable to keep peace and harmony in her workgroup. Employees pick up on this stress and may choose to seek greener (and calmer) pastures. If you want to retain your reputation as a leader who has a cohesive team, then you’ll need to learn how to deal with conflict. Read full article HERE.