Summary of: Rauleder, R. (2020). Solution-focused short-term coaching. 1-7. https://coaching-rauleder.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Solution-focused-short-term-coaching_Example-case-conflict-at-work_-Rainer-Rauleder_Apr2020.pdf Background & Theory This article goes over a real life scenario of when workplace conflict that had built up over a prolonged period of time needed to be aided by a third party conflict coach. The purpose of the case study was to inform people,...
Summary of: Gheorghe, A., Fodor, O. & Pavelea, A., (2021). Ups and downs on the rollercoaster of task conflict: The role of group cognitive complexity, collective emotional intelligence and team creativity. Asociația de Psihologie Industrială și Organizațională (APIO), 23-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.24837/pru.v18i1.459 Background & Theory Group creativity is an organizational advantage often sought out by companies. However, when there...
Summary of: Terry, O. (2020). Power in the workplace, finding an alter-native to the iron fist. Open Journal of Leadership, 9, 97-112. https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=100471 Background & Theory Power is often something that can be abused and is not always utilized correctly. When working as a supervisor, knowing how to lead people and how to appropriately utilize...
Summary of: Pasupuleti. S., (2021). Humor styles and conflict management in IT professions. Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare, 12(3), 278-281. Background & Theory Researchers were curious about the correlation between one’s humor style and their ability to resolve conflict. IT professionals from Hyderabad participated to find if this was true. In the profession...
Summary of: Choi, Y. (2020). A study of the influence of workplace ostracism on employees’ performance: Moderating effect of perceived organizational support. European Journal of Management and Business Economics, 29(3), 333-345. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EJMBE-09-2019-0159/full/html Background & Theory One type of workplace conflict that is not uncommon is ostracism between coworkers. Having this type of distraction within an organization...
Pollack Peacebuilding Systems is excited to welcome Jeri Stroup to our team of Peacebuilders. From a young age, Jeri Stroup has held a passion for communication and a desire to help people. With this realization as a child, Jeri pursued her passion as a career, obtaining a Master’s degree in Human Relations. After moving from...
Summary of: Roper, I., & Higgins, P. (2020). Hidden in plain sight? The human resource management practitioner’s role in dealing with workplace conflict as a source of organisational–professional power. Hum Resour Manag Journal, 30. 508–524. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1748-8583.12311 Background & Theory In this research paper, researchers in England review the importance of human resources roles in organizations from both an...
Summary of: Lou Y. & Lu, L., (2020). A review of research on team conflict, conflict management and team performance, advances in economics, business and management research, 155, 321-326. https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125947095 Background & Theory There have been a number of research studies completed on the topic of conflict within the workplace. Conflict in the workplace is often...
Originally from Baltimore, Chris Jackson is a peacekeeper and current student, completing his Doctorate in Conflict Psychology. After joining the Navy at 17 and working as a police officer in Colorado, Jackson decided to get his degree in conflict resolution and is now working towards a PSYED. Through his education, he desires to impact law...
Summary of: Gail F. Thomas. (2020). Perspective: Managing virtual team conflict. the Western ABC Bulletin, 2.2. Background & Theory Conflict in the workplace has always been acknowledged as a part of workplace culture. With different people coming together with a variety of backgrounds and beliefs, along with differing conflict styles, having a diverse group of...
