Have a Nice Conflict: The 5 Keys to Turn Conflict Pain Into Productivity
March 15th, 2011It starts in the morning with the kids before you go to work, then kicks into second gear with your co-workers or your boss, and finally culminates at home with your spouse and children. It’s conflict, and it doesn’t have to be a part of your daily life, according to Tim Scudder, CEO of Personal Strengths, USA.
He said that recent research suggests that the top reason why people leave their jobs is because of a poor relationship with their immediate supervisors. Conflict, both at work and at home, can actually be an opportunity to resolve long-standing issues and help people lead more fulfilling and productive lives. The secret is understanding the five keys to conflict, and how to move them forward toward the final step – resolution.
“The key to managing conflict isn’t just about pushing them to resolution, but also to learn how to have nicer conflicts,” said Scudder. “As one set of conflicts is resolved, others will take their place, so it’s important to learn how to make conflicts productive and positive experiences, instead of allowing them to distract us from our goals and disrupt our lives.” Read the rest of this entry »