Valerie Dansereau

Workplace conflict can happen anytime two or more people have different perspectives or goals, and disputes can happen for many different reasons. When diverse groups of people work together, cross-cultural conflict in the workplace may develop. It’s not always obvious when conflict is culturally driven, and it’s also not always obvious what to do about...

A conflict in the workplace can cause work to be a distracting and tense environment, and the bad vibes can affect not only the people in conflict but also everyone around them. Most workplaces have a variety of processes and procedures that need to be followed in many aspects of work, but they don’t always...

Whether your organization is large or small, there are some typical conflicts in the workplace that happen just about everywhere. Disagreements over something simple can escalate until work has stopped being a peaceful environment for anyone. Conflict must be addressed even if you’d rather ignore it. If conflict in the workplace is mishandled, it can...

When conflict happens in the workplace, it can be tempting to try to ignore it and hope it will blow over. The worst thing to do as a leader is to get caught up in the drama around you and add your own emotional reactions to the mix. It’s a better idea to work on...

Conflict in the workplace can create a tense and uncomfortable working environment which can trigger absenteeism or decreased productivity. Disputes that aren’t dealt with promptly can quickly escalate, so they must be addressed, whether they involve a disagreement over work or are based on personality differences. Where can you get help with a conflict at...