I agree with Bart that conflict does have good points. People may have a great desire to own their idea. I also think that using compromising techniques there will be a positive outcome. I'm an "S".
To me, the conflict portion alawys has to be managed by a leader of facilitator in this setting or it can get the effectiveness off track. I call it the "tie breaker" person. I walk out of some meetings wondering if a meeting had "too much" input or not enough.
Do you think of the tie breaker person as a devils advocate to promote more conversation on the topic? Or just a third view on the conflict? Inviting a third peer into the conflict may be helpful to get people to look at their point of view differently, but if you bring someone else in you need to make sure that it is not a two on one setting. The person with the differing view may just give up and agree, thus putting you into a group think situation.
Good points, I think the tie breaker promotes getting everyone involved group thinking overall. They sometimes have to move the "discussion" on when two individuals start to take jabs at each other becuase one will not succomb to the others outlook on the matter. When you put the two together without the group, they tame it down, but a group setting they both want to be the biggest dog with the biggest bark. It is not too, but am disappointed when it happens.For them that is...
be resolved as soon as possible to prevent future and ongoing issues.
ReplyDeleteattempt to defuse the conflict by all playing well together. Keep in mind our goals and work toward them.
ReplyDeleteAddressed immediately, and determined why the conflict exists to attempt to alleviate the issue(s).
ReplyDeleteDo we ever think that conflict is valuable?
DeleteAbsolutely it is. Sometimes conflict shows how important things are to someone. It also shows that people have ownership in the topic.
DeleteConflict should be addressed quickly to alleviate issues that take away from completing our work.
DeleteYes sometimes conflict is good.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bart that conflict does have good points. People may have a great desire to own their idea. I also think that using compromising techniques there will be a positive outcome. I'm an "S".
ReplyDeleteLook for any underlining reasons for the conflict so it can be worked out as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteConflict is healthy and helps avoid negative aspects of group think and keeps the staff alert for new ideas.
ReplyDeleteExcellent point about group think Dan.
ReplyDeleteTo me, the conflict portion alawys has to be managed by a leader of facilitator in this setting or it can get the effectiveness off track. I call it the "tie breaker" person. I walk out of some meetings wondering if a meeting had "too much" input or not enough.
DeleteDo you think of the tie breaker person as a devils advocate to promote more conversation on the topic? Or just a third view on the conflict? Inviting a third peer into the conflict may be helpful to get people to look at their point of view differently, but if you bring someone else in you need to make sure that it is not a two on one setting. The person with the differing view may just give up and agree, thus putting you into a group think situation.
ReplyDeleteGood points, I think the tie breaker promotes getting everyone involved group thinking overall. They sometimes have to move the "discussion" on when two individuals start to take jabs at each other becuase one will not succomb to the others outlook on the matter. When you put the two together without the group, they tame it down, but a group setting they both want to be the biggest dog with the biggest bark. It is not too, but am disappointed when it happens.For them that is...
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