Summary of: Sentama, E. (2020). Co-operatives and reconciliation after violent conflicts: Lessons from post-genocide Rwanda. In Sara Elder, Isobel M. Findlay, Judith Harris, Fiona Duguid, & M. Derya Tarhan (Eds.), Review of International Co-operation (pp. 46-62). International Cooperative Alliance. Background & Theory This article explores the impact that a cooperative might have toward reconciliation after...
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...
This week’s conflict resolution tip highlights the importance of focusing on the individual, instead of the group when you are in conflict. Think about a group that you disagree with, whether it be a political affiliation, sports team, or another group that you don’t align with to some degree. Now, imagine you are about to...
Many things can cause conflict. Stressful situations can spark a dispute and escalate into a situation that impacts everyone. Preventing conflict altogether can be helpful, but in order to know how to go about that, it’s important to consider the various factors affecting conflict in the workplace. Factors Affecting Conflict in the Workplace Being proactive...
Summary of: Freire, C., & Bettencourt, C. (2020). Impact of ethical leadership on job satisfaction: the mediating effect of work-family conflict. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 41(2), 319-330. DOI 10.1108/LODJ-07-2019-0338 Background & Theory This article explores how work-family conflict is not only affected by but can be a mediator for the relationship between ethical leadership...
This week’s conflict resolution tip is to take a moment before responding. Take a Moment Before Responding Imagine the most recent conflict you had with someone. How did you feel? Often, when people are in conflict we feel triggered emotionally in some way. When we feel defensive, likely one of our basic needs or goals...
Summary of: Nagibina, N., Komyshova, L., Sklyarov, K. and Sviridova, A. (2021). Key directions for determining and reducing the level of conflict of the team. E3S Web Conf., 244. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124411006 Background & Theory: Conflict is a pervasive part of our lives and can lead to positive or negative outcomes based on how it is dealt...
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...
When workplace conflict requires intervention, employers may have to decide between flexing their own conflict resolution skills or getting the help of third-party mediation services. Mediation in all forms can be beneficial to life after conflict, facilitating collaborative solutions between those involved in the conflict while reducing collateral damage. But while mediation has its perks,...
Summary of: Dixon, J., Tredoux, C., Sturgeon, B., Hocking, B., Davies, G., Huck, J., Whyatt, D., Jarman, N. and Bryan, D. (2020). ‘When the walls come tumbling down”: The role of intergroup proximity, threat, and contact in shaping attitudes towards the removal of Northern Ireland’s peace walls. British Journal of Social Psychology, 59(4), 922–944. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12370 Background...
