3 ways to deal with workplace conflict

Workplace conflict is a universal phenomenon, and no place is completely free from it. While it can be stressful, it can be managed by simply addressing the issue at hand.

Here are three ways to deal with workplace conflict.

Don’t get emotional:   

A common mistake that most people fall prey during a conflict is to get emotional about it. To have a successful outcome, is to keep your emotions in check. A lot more can be achieved by discussing the issue at hand rather than having an emotional outburst. It may not be easy, but it can be done. Conflicting parties can respectfully agree to disagree with the issue at hand.

Be civil:  
 

In a professional space, it is important to be civil towards each other.  Often, the lines between personal and professional get blurred during workplace conflicts.  It is important to address the behaviour and not the person in a polite and calm manner.

Keep conversations private:

Once the issue has been discussed, a hallmark of a consummate professional is to keep the conversation between the concerned person and themselves. Nothing good can come of a conversation that is known to the entire workplace.

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