Comments on: Leadership and Conflict

By: Cristian

Cristian — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:16:00 +0000

This is a great article for leaders, managers and any body in a team atmosphere, as it develops a pathway of creating a culture of ownership and growth. Without taking from the article, I believe that all parties in a team have a responsibility to create a safe culture in order to achieve the ultimate goals, which is our personal dreams. Loved the read…

By: LeadershipSkillsHQ

LeadershipSkillsHQ — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:39:00 +0000

Conflict resolution when done correctly can still yield positive results fin an organization. Valuable lessons can be drawn from conflicts and leaders must not miss out on this. What is important is for the leader to remain neutral to hear both sides. I totally agree that issues must be resolve objectively and not subjectively. Meaning, stay with the facts and avoid attacking the persons involved. Keeping communication lines is open is also key towards conflict resolution.

By: Diana Abu-Zuaiter

Diana Abu-Zuaiter — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Interesting post…There are may types of leaders. As you said real leaders don’t get involved in drama…but there are different types of leaders out there, depending on the culture of the organisation. There are leaders out there that provoke a conflict because they see it as positive and necessary in order to reach maximum effectiveness. Don’t know how effective that is indeed, but one thing for sure is that avoiding conflict is an ineffective attitude for problem solving, you are right! Here is a perfect example of lack of communication at the right time, at a high level of management: http://bit.ly/104Xc1i

By: Christine Nelum Ekanayake

Christine Nelum Ekanayake — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:33:00 +0000

Lovely thoughts! Good findings! Where are the solutions?

By: Susan Penn

Susan Penn — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:23:00 +0000

Excellent article, and inability to deal with conflict respectfully, constructively and in a timely manner will quickly undermine the leaders credibility and the progress of an organization.

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:23:00 +0000

In reply to Tom hicks. Thanks Tom - couldn't agree more with your thought about needing more adults in leadership positions.

By: Tom hicks

Tom hicks — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:15:00 +0000

Great artiticle. Someone has to be the adult.

By: Isidoros Papamichalis

Isidoros Papamichalis — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Hi Mike,

this excellent topic made me think of the following question:
“how can a leader, who believes that engaging in conflict is necessary, motivate his/her team to support him/her in this conflict? i.e. what are the characteristics of conflict that people may be willing to get involved in?”

Ethical? Constructive? Unavoidable?. . .

By: Dan Rockwell

Dan Rockwell — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:27:00 +0000

In reply to Geoff Webb. Geoff, Niceee!

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:37:00 +0000

In reply to Geoff Webb. Hi Geoff: Thanks for sharing the great insights. You're absolutely spot-on in your assessment that conflict resolution isn't about restoring something that was, but rather about the creation of something improved. Well said Sir.