Articles Tagged - EmployeeConflict

June 16, 2014

Managing Conflict: Six Things NOT to Do

Are you fixing problems on your team or elevating them?

Many new mangers struggle with how to deal with a conflict on their team.  Many, many seasoned managers struggle even more with how to deal with a conflict.  How you deal with conflicts on your team sets the tone for innovation, progress, and success on your team. To succeed in helping your team resolve conflicts, there are several things you should always do, but perhaps more importantly, there are also things you should avoid.  Here are six ways you could be making a conflict worse, and a...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on June 16, 2014

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February 26, 2014

Time for a Tough Talk

Four Steps to Prepare For a Tough Conversation With Your Employee

Many leaders that I work with really want to focus on external activities.  Perfect planning.  Clear calendars.  Great goals.  It feels like you are getting a lot more done that way, right?   As a new leader, I would love it if you could avoid this trap.  Truly leading your team means that you are not just getting a bunch of work done, but there is harmony in your team.  Communication is clear.  Conflicts are constructive.  Engagement is high.   If you...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on February 26, 2014

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February 7, 2014

Employee Conflict & the Manager’s Role: How to Facilitate Resolution

13 questions that get employees to work things out & move forward.

It is easy to learn how to conduct meetings, find your motivational leadership style and seek ways to engage employees.  However, learning to resolve conflict takes a bit of know-how and a bit of practice for most people.  Even after the know-how, most people do not relish the chance to resolve a conflict within their team.     As a first time manager or supervisor, what do you do when faced with an employee conflict that is now your job to help resolve?     First, take a...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on February 7, 2014

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