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Noah Shaw

Noah Shaw is a double alumnus from Pepperdine University, holding a Masters in Dispute Resolution (MDR) from the Caruso School of Law’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication from Seaver College. He additionally received a Certificate in Conflict Management from the Straus Institute in 2019. In his role as a Research Writer with Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, Noah examines the latest workplace conflict resolution research and applying it to both content distribution and PPS’ best practices. Learn more about Noah here!

Research Shows Benefits of Workplace Conflict in Some Organizations

Research Shows Benefits of Workplace Conflict in Some Organizations

Published: June 15, 2021 | Last Updated: December 4, 2023by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Phulpoto, K., Hussain, N., Buriro, G. S., & Maitlo, Y. (2021). Impact of workplace conflict on job satisfaction and employee performance. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology, 12, 609-616. Background & Theory: Workplace conflict is a given in every organization across all industries. This being said, it is important to...

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Peacebuilding Panel Discussion – Preventing Workplace Conflict Post-COVID: The Remote to in-Person Transition

Peacebuilding Panel Discussion – Preventing Workplace Conflict Post-COVID: The Remote to in-Person Transition

Published: June 7, 2021 | Last Updated: December 1, 2023by Noah Shaw

On Thursday, May 27, 2021, Pollack Peacebuilding Systems hosted a peacebuilding panel discussion on a relevant topic for many organizations today: “Preventing Workplace Conflict post-COVID: The Remote to in-Person Transition.” As vaccine distribution ramps up across the world, organizational leaders find themselves in a position of deciding how the future of work at their organization...

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Review Examines the Importance of Individual Freedom within Social Identity

Review Examines the Importance of Individual Freedom within Social Identity

Published: May 18, 2021 | Last Updated: August 30, 2023by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Folloni, A. (2021). Individuality over identity: Individual freedom and responsibility within social identity. Contemporary Social Science, 1-11. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21582041.2021.1925731 Background & Theory: In the 1970s, Amartya Sen began developing his theories on functionalities and capability as it relates to freedom. One crucial aspect Sen focused on in his research is viewing freedom as individual...

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Literature Review Highlights the Relationship between Team Conflict, Conflict Management, and Team Performance

Literature Review Highlights the Relationship between Team Conflict, Conflict Management, and Team Performance

Published: May 15, 2021 | Last Updated: May 31, 2024by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Luo, Y., & Lu, L. (2020, November). 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: Over the past few decades, utilizing teams within the workplace has been increasingly common. With uptick in team collaboration naturally comes...

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Study Examines How Team Power Dynamics Affect Shared Leadership Effectiveness

Study Examines How Team Power Dynamics Affect Shared Leadership Effectiveness

Published: April 15, 2021 | Last Updated: May 31, 2024by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Sinha, R., Chiu, C., & Srinivas, S.B. (2021). Shared leadership and relationship conflict in teams: The moderating role of team power base diversity. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 1-19. DOI: 10.1002/job.2515 Background & Theory: The research surrounding the effectiveness of shared leadership in teams is mixed. For example, some studies note the benefits of...

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Creating Workplace Peace: Mitigating Risk and Managing Conflict in Organizations

Creating Workplace Peace: Mitigating Risk and Managing Conflict in Organizations

Published: April 2, 2021 | Last Updated: May 31, 2024by Noah Shaw

What are the keys to creating workplace peace? How can leaders go about mitigating risk and managing conflict in organizations? From creating effective communication practices to being knowledgeable of legal considerations, this article focuses on a number of ways of mitigating risk and managing conflict in organizations. On March 18th, Pollack Peacebuilding Systems hosted a...

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Review Analyzes the Weaknesses of the Implicit Association Test on Predicting Behavior

Review Analyzes the Weaknesses of the Implicit Association Test on Predicting Behavior

Published: March 29, 2021 | Last Updated: April 26, 2024by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Meissner, F., Grigutsch, L.A., Koranyi, N., Müller, F., & Rothermund, K. (2019). Predicting behavior with implicit measures: Disillusioning findings, reasonable explanations, and sophisticated solutions. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02483/full Background & Theory: The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is commonly utilized by educators and researchers worldwide to make salient the presence of subconscious implicit...

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Study Shows Teamwork Workshop Leads to Greater Growth Mindset and Team Communication

Study Shows Teamwork Workshop Leads to Greater Growth Mindset and Team Communication

Published: March 11, 2021 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Bradley, C.L., Jeter, E., Lee, S. & Cooper, J.B. (2021). Impact of a teamwork and conflict management workshop on growth mindset and team communication. Manuscript for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 1-12. Background & Theory: There is a heavy reliance on successful team communication in the healthcare industry, as it allows...

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Study Analyzes Relationship Between Conflict Management and Emotional Intelligence

Study Analyzes Relationship Between Conflict Management and Emotional Intelligence

Published: February 22, 2021 | Last Updated: May 31, 2024by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Winardi, M.A., Prentice, C. & Weaven, S. (2021). Systematic literature review on emotional intelligence and conflict management. Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science, DOI: 10.1080/21639159.2020.1808847 Background & Theory: There have been a number of studies conducted on the topic of conflict management and emotional intelligence in the workplace. However, there is a...

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Study Shows Value of Conflict Management Training in Raising Manager Confidence

Study Shows Value of Conflict Management Training in Raising Manager Confidence

Published: February 2, 2021 | Last Updated: May 31, 2024by Noah Shaw

Summary of: Mihaylova, I. (2020). The impact of conflict management training on managers’ self-assessment of their conflict knowledge. KNOWLEDGE – International Journal 43(1), 221-227. Background & Theory: When unmanaged, conflict can lead to severe negative consequences within organizations. Past studies have suggested that unmanaged conflict can lead to decreased employee well-being, lack of trust, and...

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