Conflict resolution tips for project managers 9 Articles

by Dale Eilerman

Agree to Disagree - The Use of Compromise in Conflict Management The use of compromise is a common solution to resolving disagreements...read more

by Allen Teal

Part of every manager's job is resolving conflicts. These conflicts may be between employees or with suppliers or problems with design and upper management. Working as a manager is mostly about either resolving conflict ...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

Project managers must direct every facet of the project, not just the technical angles and deadlines. Often, dealing with interpersonal issues can be the most challenging part of the job. Conflict resolution is an ess...read more

by Alan Sullivan

Solving a Problem Zastrow (2001) provides a model for one to reference in a situation where conflicts arise in termed the "problem solving approach" (Zastrow, 2001, pp. 170). Addressing the problem solving approach i...read more

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by C S Slockbower

Conflict resolution is no different for managers than it is for spouses. Resolving conflict hinges on one basic, invaluable skill: communication. Effective communication is more than just adequately articulating wants, ...read more

by Stephen H

Project managers are tasked with a particular objective to achieve. The outcome of their project is to produce the required project products, which may be goods, services or processes. Often project managers have a dedicat...read more

by Adele Gregory

Effective conflict resolution is future-orientated. Everyone needs a chance to be heard, but following on from that is the all important "now what are we going to do about it". Here are a few tips I've found for keeping th...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Every individual is unique. Because of differing personalities, opinions, or points of view, conflict between human beings is virtually inevitable. As a project manager, you should be fully aware of the high probability ...read more

by Will Kester

There's an ancient proverb that when translated from the ancient texts, roughly says, "Conflict happens." As long as there have been people, there have been conflicts. Dealing with conflicts is part of a project manager'...read more