None of us like conflict. Yet, some are better at managing it than others. Today’s article includes some focus on the MBTI assessment results and how your “type indicator” affects your ability to manage conflict. I found it both interesting and personally insightful concerning why I sometimes find difficulty in this area. I hope it helps you as well!

Today’s Theme: Conflict Management

Quote

“Successful leaders manage conflict; they don’t shy away from it or suppress it but see it as an engine of creativity and innovation. Some of the most creative ideas come out of people in conflict remaining in conversation with one another rather than flying into their own corners or staking out entrenched positions. The challenge for leaders is to develop structures and processes in which such conflicts can be orchestrated productively.”

– Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky

Article

Expert Tips for Conflict Management for Every Personality Type

https://blog.hubspot.com/service/conflict-management-styles

Questions

Consider a past or current conflict you are experiencing.

• What might you be doing that contributes to the conflict? In what way may you be using insensitive words, or a particular tone of voice that’s causing you to be considered critical or sarcastic?
• What is the first thing you could do to more constructively manage the conflict? What else could you do that would be helpful?

Thanks for reading today. If there’s anything I can help you with, do let me know. Feel free to call (845-234-4656) or email me (dave@newventurecoaching.com). I’d love to meet you and explore how we can work together.