Conflict Resolution in Teams

Conflict, in an active, moving committee or team, happens. Most people do not like conflict, but at some point a team will find itself face to face with real conflict that could easily threaten the well-being and success of that team. While working in teams, conflicts will arise in which the members, in order to remain effective, will need to possess the resources and knowledge to resolve.

Types of Conflict
Conflict is defined as competitive or opposing action of incompatibles, as divergent ideas, interests or persons; a mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands (Yahoo Reference). In a team setting, conflicts arise when two or more team members disagree and cannot come to a resolution.

Opinions, beliefs and culture are an ever-present influence and can sometimes be seen as a threat to a team. Another type of conflict that team members can experience is personal conflict that develops due to differences in ...