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Conflict has existed forever. In the business world, every day is filled with decisions that must be made, which alter the direction of the company. Therefore, conflict is quite common and can have an effect on a simple operation or an entire company.
It does not matter how much training a supervisor has gone through, all leaders can benefit from conflict resolution training. In most cases, managers need to improve their skills in dealing with the employees that they supervise in a way that improves the work environment and flow of production throughout the entire company.
While your supervisors may have learned a great deal through management training to help your business run smoothly, instructions on resolving conflict may have been limited or overlooked entirely.
The first thing your employees will learn in conflict resolution training is to identify the root cause of the conflict. It is impossible to solve a problem if the issue at hand is not fully understood. For instance, if a group of employees is arguing in the stock room over the proper way to store supplies, this is most likely not the actual cause of the argument.
When the argument seems to be over something petty, it is important to investigate the underlying cause of the disagreement. You may find that these employees have not gotten along for some time, and may in fact be incapable of getting along. Once you know the cause of the conflict, you will be able to deal with the problem, by separating the employees or talking with them one-on-one about the problem.
Take the time to consider both sides of the argument. Try to see things from the point of view of both sides of the issue. Be sure not to pick sides, which can lead to even more problems. Instead, find a compromise that will appease everyone involved.