Gayle Oudeh and Nabil Oudeh are the principals of the Centre for Conflict Resolution International, a consulting firm that works with organizations of all shapes and sizes to resolve, manage, and prevent workplace conflict. In addition to their combined experience of over 30 years in the conflict resolution field, Gayle and Nabil credit their 18-year marriage for enhancing their understanding of conflict management theory and practice! Their entertaining and positive approach to the subject of conflict has made them sought-after facilitators and speakers. They are the co-authors of the recently published book, Conflict is for the Birds! Understanding Your Conflict Management Style.
Workplace Conflict - The Five Ws For Intervention "I deal with problems all the time. That's my job. But this one is messy. I don't know how to handle it and if we don't do something quick it's going to get ugly!"Jocelyn (not her real name), VP of Human Resources in a mid-size manufacturing company, was worried about a situation in one of their plants. It wasn't the first time. She had been called into the plant several times over the past year....... Similar Editorial : Changing Conflict To Dialogue by laurie39. | Source : Employees Right
Hostile Work Environments Not all conflict is negative. Conflict, when understood as a difference of wants, needs, or expectations, can be the catalyst for new discoveries, innovative collaborations, and unique solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.While conflict has the potential for promoting creativity and innovation, it is also a significant contributing factor to low workplace morale, employee disengagement,...... Similar Editorial : Work Is A Four by Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE. | Source : Employees Right
Conflict - Workplace Warning Signs Seemingly insignificant issues in the workplace can, if left to fester, evolve into debilitating conflicts that affect teams, departments, even the whole organization. Is impending crisis looming in your workplace? Here are some warning signs:The same issues keep coming up. If you thought you resolved the problem but it keeps resurfacing, be careful. This just may be the tip of the iceberg.When a...... Similar Editorial : Once Upon a Conflict by Judith Richardson. | Source : Career Change For A
