Resolving Conflicts on the Job (Worksmart Series) - Softcover

Wisinski, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814477992 ISBN 13: 9780814477991

Publisher: Amacom Books, 1993

Synopsis

Conflict, strife, and contrary points of view. They are part of the workplace landscape, like it or not. And people who cannot deal with differences effectively stunt their career with every single argument. This book provides readers with succinct and clearly delineated guidelines for how to deal with conflict on both an interpersonal and an organizational level. The book uses checklists, examples, do's and don'ts, and other learning aids to explain proven methods for resolving differences and specific listening techniques that aid in: giving and receiving criticism; handling conflict at different levels of an organization; and resolving disagreements within a team. The book also delves into the psychological aspects of why different personality types handle friction differently, and how to use that knowledge to restore harmony.

About this title

Book Description

Conflict, misunderstandings, and contrary points of view are all a part of the workplace -- and employees who can’t effectively deal with these differences may be stunting their career growth. Now, in a newly updated second edition, Resolving Conflicts on the Job gives succinct and clear guidelines for dealing with conflict on both interpersonal and organizational levels. The book explains proven methods for resolving differences and suggests specific techniques that aid in:

* giving and receiving criticism

* handling disputes at different levels of an organization

* resolving disagreements within a team

* managing different personality types

Completely updated with a new chapter on keeping cool in a conflict and exercises to determine whether disagreements are constructive, this timeless guide will enable managers to lead their teams without starting an argument.

About the Author

Bill Withers (Collingswood, NJ) is responsible for organizational development, training, and dispute resolution for R&B, Inc. He has consulted with and created innovative designs for client companies in the United States, South Africa, Canada, Russia, and China. He is the author of The Conflict and Communication Activity Book (0-8144-7167-6). Jerry Wisinksi (San Antonio, TX) is the author of Building a Partnership With Your Boss (0-8144-7013-0).

About this edition

• Publisher: Amacom Books
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0814477992
• ISBN 13: 9780814477991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80