6 Best Things To Do When Managing Conflict In The Workplace

One of the most challenging aspects of being a manager or leader is managing conflict. Whether you’re new to your role or just starting out as a leader, everyone has to deal with this at some point. Unfortunately, conflict in the workplace, if left unresolved, can hold you back from reaching your goals. So in today’s episode, I share 6 tips to help you handle problems within your team.

Many managers and leaders believe that waiting for the right time is the appropriate way to handle it, but that’s just not the case. Postponing the addressing of the matter can escalate a minor issue into a big one. Addressing problems immediately will save you time, energy and future stress.

If you’re not fond of confrontation, it might be hard for you to be direct about managing conflict in the workplace, but doing so will help you give constructive feedback and will give you a respectful avenue to deal with issues going forward.

To resolve conflict in the workplace you have to:

1. Address it immediately

2. Take a direct approach

3. Critique the behavior, not the person

4. Give the why

5. Channel positivity

6. Avoid one-sidedness

As a manager, you must equip yourself with the necessary tools for managing conflict in the workplace. Learn more about these 6 tips by watching the full episode above!