Management: Conflict Resolution in Work Teams.

Your boss comes into your office and tells you that you are going to be on the next employee task force. Immediately you start having flashbacks of cold conference rooms, stale donuts and caffeine fed arguments. Why does the thought of being part of a team scare us? It does not have to anymore. Building effective teams requires recognizing that conflict will occur, and managing its resolution effectively. This essay will explain how some level …

…The best way to manage conflict in work teams is to build a strong team charter and make sure that all team members agree to its terms. A good charter establishes clear objectives, schedules, and processes for resolving the conflict that is inherent in team efforts. This paves the way for conflict to play a positive role in team performance and reduces the negative impact that unmanaged conflict can have on teams in the workplace.