With time, as your startup grows, the need to hire more people and build and develop support structures will arise. This is a critical point in the life of any new business. A company’s employees are essentially word of mouth agents, who go out to their families, friends and acquaintances, and let them know what - Read More -
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Losing your Temper
Losing your temper is easy. It is the easiest way to end an argument or relationship, on the worst possible note. By raising your voice and trying to dominate an argument shows an inability to logically rationalize your emotions and point of view in an appropriate manner. When this is done often enough, people start - Read More -
5 Steps to Manage Conflict
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; - Read More -
Closure
“The most intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and their configurations which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.” Carl Gustav Jung Closure is one of the most critical components of successful conflict resolution. Without it, there - Read More -
Evaluating Options
“There are three ways of dealing with difference: domination, compromise, and integration. By domination only one side gets what it wants; by compromise neither side gets what it wants; by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they wish.” Mary Parker Follet Once the negotiation stage has been cleared, all - Read More -
Setting the Stage
Know the Facts
“At the root of every conflict is a commitment not honored, an idea not realized and an opportunity misunderstood.” Dr. J M Sampath One of the fundamental reason for why conflicts are difficult to manage, is the disconnect between perceived reality and the facts. Unfortunately, during conflicts, emotions tend to takeover and incorrect decisions are - Read More -