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Workplace conflict resolution for dummies /

Resolving conflict in the workplace? No problem! Working your way through a conflict in the office can present unexpected challenges, but there's no need to feel unprepared - Workplace Conflict Resolution Essentials For Dummies has you covered! In the book, you'll find practical, expert gu...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Scott, Vivian (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Richmond, Vic. : John Wiley and Sons Australia, Ltd, 2015.
Colección:--For dummies.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Chapter 1: Conflict Resolution at Work; Considering Common Contributors to Conflict; Acknowledging differing perspectives; Recognising emotions in others; Handling communication mishaps; Deciphering group dynamics; Assessing your own role; Mediating like a Pro; Following eight steps to a resolution; Facilitating a conversation between two people; Managing conflict with a team.
  • Tapping into Conflict Resolution ExpertiseChapter 2: Understanding What People Bring to Conflict; Rediscovering Communication; Changing the goal of communication; Choosing words carefully: The importance of language; Body language: Others' and your own; Discerning tone of voice; Figuring Out Why People Think the Way They Do; Values: Understanding what's important to people; Filters: Sifting through information; History: Operating from the past; Considering the Importance of Emotions; Listening to what emotions tell you; Dealing with emotional intensity and impact.
  • Acknowledging and processing difficult emotions in your teamResponding to Conflict; Giving in; Avoiding the fight; Fighting it out; Compromising; Working together; Chapter 3: Determining How Groups Contribute to Conflict; Observing Your Organisation's Culture; Identifying the organisational focus; Considering hiring or promoting practices; Considering how your company adapts to change; Recognising Team Dynamics; Dealing with mismatched expectations; Acknowledging assigned and assumed roles; Redefining power; Groups Behaving Badly; Joining cliques; Finding allies.
  • Creating inaccurate assumptionsPerpetuating gossip; Chapter 4: Practising Self-Awareness: Understanding How You Foster Conflict; Micromanaging; Stirring the Pot; Dividing rather than uniting; Appearing to take sides; Not Taking the Time to Gain Understanding; Overreacting; Misunderstanding the real issues; Looking the other way; Being dismissive; Talking about the Work Ineffectively; Not sharing your contributions; Underrepresenting your team; Creating Ill-Defined Expectations and Responsibilities; Hiring the Right Person for the Wrong Job; Living in Fix-It Mode; Talking instead of listening.
  • Being judge and juryRescuing instead of coaching; Denying Shortfalls; Letting egos get in the way; Lacking training or skills; Being uncomfortable with change; Chapter 5: Knowing When to Address Conflict; Assessing the Cost and Severity of the Conflict; Hard costs associated with unresolved conflict; Soft costs associated with unresolved conflict; Determining severity; Approaching Employees and Gathering Information; Knowing your intent; Sorting out the players; Considering the meeting place; Being consistent in your inquiries; Asking questions; Evaluating the Details of the Conflict.