Curb colleague conflict

By Matthew Bennett2020-01-15T09:52:00

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What should a head of department do when conflict flares between colleagues?

Conflict resolution is an unavoidable part of effectively managing your department. There is an art to getting this right when working with a team of unique individuals. If conflict is not dealt with swiftly, future challenges are highly likely. However, careful conflict management will ensure that individuals feel valued and it will ultimately grow a thriving department.

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