{"id":33259,"date":"2023-02-07T01:38:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T01:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationalworkforce.com.au\/?p=33259"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:11:38","slug":"avoiding-workplace-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nwpeople.com.au\/workforce\/avoiding-workplace-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding workplace conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have you ever experienced conflict in the workplace? Perhaps a time when you clashed with someone over a project, work style, or maybe you simply didn\u2019t get along. While most businesses make efforts to create a culture that enables team members to work together \u2013 and enjoy it \u2013 there are, of course, instances when workplace conflict arises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A recent article in the Guardian entitled\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2023\/jan\/31\/dont-take-it-personally-three-common-workplace-clashes-and-how-to-deal-with-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Don\u2019t take it personally: three common workplace clashes and how to deal with them<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, cover the main reasons why workplace conflict occurs, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Communication clashes: this could be when there are different ways of communicating. For example, someone likes to email, and the other wants to talk in person<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cultural conditioning clashes: this is when two (or more) people may have opposing views or values in relation to gender, ethnicity, politics and other values<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Work style clashes: this is when the approach to a task is different. For example, an employee likes to plan in advance, and the other is last minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These are some of the main reasons why workplace conflict can occur. But we wanted to take a look at how you can avoid workplace conflict. Of course, avoiding conflict isn\u2019t always going to be possible. After all, usually, you will have a mix of people coming together, and you may not see eye to eye with everyone. However, there are some ways you can create a workplace that will give you the best chance of a happy, harmonious workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Learn about the culture of the workplace.<\/strong> This is more than whether or not a company has social events and sports teams. This is about how the company works. What are the values? Are there flexible work options? Do many team members work overtime? Understanding a company culture will help you to decide if it\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Talk to your manager and team about expectations, work styles and systems.<\/strong> Ask questions and find out what is expected by your manager and team members when it comes to timelines, systems, meetings and even post-project tasks. If you understand what is expected of you and what is expected of others, there will be less room for issues to occur.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Personality profiles.<\/strong> While this isn\u2019t always an option, more and more workplaces are inviting employees to complete work\/personality profiles so managers and teams can better understand how each other works. This includes the style of communication, what motivates a person and what they might find challenging.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Invite feedback<\/strong>. Often conflict will arise when something has already\/or is perceived to have gone wrong. Where possible, ask your manager and team for feedback. This will give them the opportunity to share their thoughts and for you to respond in a timely way rather than after the fact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conflict is part of being human, and while we want to do our best to avoid it, sometimes a little conflict isn\u2019t necessarily bad. It can bring issues to the fore to then be resolved and improvements made. Communicating professionally and with respect is always a good way to approach any conversation. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remember, always reach out to a manager or HR if you need assistance or support. Or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalworkforce.com.au\/\"> connect with one of our friendly team members<\/a> today.<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever experienced conflict in the workplace? Perhaps a time when you clashed with someone over a project, work style, or maybe you simply didn\u2019t get along. 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