Category: Tips & Advice on Conflict Resolution

You might have heard the term “company culture.” Perhaps you’ve been part of an organization and were introduced to certain norms, beliefs, and values that define how the company operates. In essence, this introduction was to what is popularly known as company culture. You may wonder why there’s a buzz about company culture and why...

Conflict resolution is an essential mechanism for navigating the turbulent waters of disagreements and fostering a harmonious work environment. It involves a set of skills aimed at resolving conflict amicably between two or more parties. The heart of conflict resolution beats in the ability to effectively turn potentially damaging workplace conflict into a conduit for...

In the dynamic landscape of organizational success, the role of effective leadership is paramount. Leaders are the navigators steering the ship of a company’s vision, culture, and performance. However, even the most seasoned leaders are not immune to leadership weaknesses that can hinder progress and dampen team morale. Pollack Peacebuilding recognizes that addressing common leadership...

In our daily interactions, conflicts often arise due to differences in opinions, values, or beliefs. While these conflicts may seem unavoidable, understanding the underlying cognitive biases can help us navigate through them more effectively. Cognitive biases are inherent shortcuts in our thinking patterns that can lead to distorted judgments and decision-making. In this blog post,...

A big part of conflict resolution training is knowing how to talk to those involved in a conflict. However, while communication is a cornerstone of discovering the best resolution, it’s not the only element to master. If you really want to succeed with conflict resolution, you must be as neutral and confidential as possible. But...

Many jobs are stressful and require vigilance and cooperation to achieve various goals. However, stress can build over time, creating a hostile work environment where conflicts are bound to occur. The more stressful the situation, the more likely a conflict will erupt. Fortunately, de-escalation training can help mitigate this problem by taking a proactive approach...

If you are a supervisor at a large organization or are otherwise in a leadership role, maintaining a healthy work environment is naturally a top priority. Conflict resolution training is among one of the more successful ways to prevent lasting tension, anger, and resentment, and allow employees to focus on their jobs.  So how do...

Workplace conflicts can often be a bit frightening for large-scale organizations. When conflicts arise, they could lead to adverse consequences, such as lawsuits, legal action, property damage, and a negative brand reputation. However, a company’s typical approach to conflict resolution is to either ignore the problem until it goes away (or gets worse) or remove...

When running a large-scale organization, there are tons of moving parts to pay attention to. For that reason, most large companies segment everyone into departments and teams, with direct and department-level managers overseeing employees. With such a rigid and segmented workforce, it’s hard to create a cohesive and uniform company culture. Also, with so many...

Human resource information system (HRIS) is a revolutionary technology that more and more companies are adopting. While its benefits in recruitment and staff management are evident to some, others are still on the fence. While acknowledging the benefits, they’re still unsure whether the benefits justify the costs. Those who tried implementing HRIS into their organization...

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