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Handout 4: Handling conflict

PowerPoint presentation. Handout 4: Handling conflict. Unit 240 (M&L 2): Develop working relationships with colleagues. Why does conflict occur?. when people feel threatened when there is frustration or stress when there are personality clashes when people do not fulfil responsibilities.

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Handout 4: Handling conflict

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  1. PowerPoint presentation Handout 4: Handling conflict Unit 240 (M&L 2): Develop working relationships with colleagues

  2. Why does conflict occur? • when people feel threatened • when there is frustration or stress • when there are personality clashes • when people do not fulfil responsibilities.

  3. Conflict within a group • often more difficult to solve • the group can stall • often relates to disagreement over decisions • team discussion to find a solution • all need to take responsibility for the solution.

  4. Personality clashes These are often the most difficult to handle as: • there is rarely a specific issue involved • it is difficult for others to understand what the problem is • the people concerned usually do not like each other.

  5. Possible reasons for personality clashes • feeling like you are constantly being criticised • feeling people or another person is making very personal remarks • feeling or being deliberately excluded in some way • having suggestions ignored or work constantly rejected without good reason.

  6. Ways forward • Look logically at the problem. • How do others deal with the person concerned? • What might be causing the person to act this way? • Is it a misunderstanding? • Gain a colleague’s viewpoint.

  7. Conflict over issues • Usually easier to deal with. • Look logically at the problem. • Invite suggestions for practical solutions. • Reach a compromise if necessary.

  8. Ways to reach agreement • peaceful co-existence • problem-solving • compromise.

  9. When conflict gets out of control • Use organisation’s formal grievance procedures. • These work in stages from informally trying to resolve the conflict to a formal meeting with management where both sides are listened to and all parties try to reach a solution.

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