Summary of: Morandin, G., Russo, M., & Bergami, M. (2021). Imagining the newcomer–supervisor relationship: Future relational self in the workplace. Human Resource Management Journal, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12340 Background & Theory: For incoming employees, the future work self is the conceptual hoped-for self that one will actualize at their future job. Many past studies have focused on...
How would you handle conflict at work if it was a result of you advocating for your or the business’s needs? Would you hope the conflict would simmer on its own and skip direct involvement? Would you jump in right away and start dictating solutions? Would you trust your colleagues and their skills enough to...
Summary of: Bettinelli, C., Mismetti, M., De Massis, A., & Del Bosco, B. (2021). A Review of Conflict and Cohesion in Social Relationships in Family Firms. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/10422587211000339 Background & Theory: The research surrounding conflict is often rooted in socio-psychological theories common in organizational behavior scholarship. On the other hand, studies on...
If you’re on the hunt for a new job or you’re growing worried about your upcoming job interview, you may find yourself trying to remember some typical questions a potential employer may ask. Questions about managing conflict may not come up in all job settings, but if you’re working with customers, leading a team, or...
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...
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: 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: Welsh, N.A. (2021). Introduction to symposium on “ADR’s place in navigating a polarized era.” 35 Ohio St. J. on Disp. Resol., 581. https://scholarship.law.tamu.edu/facscholar/1449 Background & Theory This article introduces a Symposium related to Alternative Dispute Resolution’s (ADR) role in an increasingly polarized time. The article begins with the idea that the United States is...
