People don't stop being people at work. Conflict unfortunately is inevitable. But organizational conflict theory says there are several varieties of conflicts within an organization--inter-personal ...

When people disagree, there’s a few different ways to restore relationship balance. But, is any one way better than the rest? New research offers some answers. Conflict is a natural part of any ...

APA’s (2017) multicultural guidelines have much to recommend them. They also, perforce, contain certain contradictions. For example, Guideline 6 states, “Psychologists seek to promote culturally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. High-functioning teams don’t avoid conflict; they use it to ...

Conflict is a natural part of any relationship. Whether it’s a minor disagreement about what to watch on TV or a heated debate over personal values, these moments of discord can leave us feeling ...

On a campus with more than 30,000 people, we encounter different perspectives, behaviors and beliefs with everyone we meet. Sometimes disagreements can happen as we get to know others—it might be with ...