Conflict is an inevitable part of life and there are many types of conflict that we experience throughout our daily lives. They can manifest in our personal relationships, professional interactions, or even within ourselves as we grapple with internal dilemmas and desires. While conflict can often feel uncomfortable or distressing, it also presents opportunities for …
When blame is arbitrarily placed on a group, social psychology refers to this as the scapegoat theory or scapegoating. Throughout history, there have been examples of prejudice that has caused harm to targeted groups. Scapegoating serves to remove the blame from oneself or society in general and place it on a more acceptable target in …
Coercive power is a concept created by social psychologists John French and Bertram Raven, who defined the different types of social power used and abused in everyday life. Have you ever been threatened with a punishment if you did not complete a task? Maybe your parents told you that you would be grounded if you …
By attending training in conflict resolution, a person will gain in-depth knowledge of conflict management and conflict analysis, leading to creative problem-solving and better relationships for everyone involved. Conflict will often find its way into everyday life. From family to workplace conflict, many areas of life may benefit from conflict management skills and conflict resolution …
Dealing with a narcissist can be a frustrating and stressful experience, but there are strategies that can help. It is not uncommon to have an experience or run into someone who believes that they are the best and can do no wrong. Some of these people expect everyone to immediately love them or want to …
Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) often trigger a sense of dread among professionals. They’re frequently linked to underperformance or seen as a final warning before dismissal. However, this negative perception overlooks the potential advantages of PIPs. Instead of viewing them as a threat, it’s time to reframe our understanding and appreciate them as a pathway toward …
Labor arbitration is a critical aspect of labor relations, as it plays a pivotal role in maintaining harmony within the workplace. This dispute-resolution method offers an alternative to litigation and strikes by providing a platform where labor disputes between employers and employees can be resolved amicably. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on labor …
When considering places to try and bypass confrontation, avoiding conflict in the workplace is often at the top of the list. Most employees prefer to move through their tasks for the day without dealing with frustrated or angry coworkers or having to sit through endless meetings with their colleagues and bosses. However, conflict in the …
Of all the departments that will need to deal with conflict effectively in a workplace, the human resources department is the most likely. Outside of the hiring process, most employees will only interact with human resources during times of conflict, which often makes human resource departments the least favorite team to interact with for an …
What is a high-conflict personality? If you have ever been in a conflict with a person who seems keener on continuing and escalating the conflict than resolving it, you may be dealing with one. High-conflict personalities are not the easiest to have conversations with, especially if you need to resolve the conflict. However, high-conflict personalities …