“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is a process; working together is success.”
-Henry Ford
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
How well do you play in the sandbox? You know what I mean... Think about that for a moment...
Reading this morning focused my thoughts on this statement from Iyanla Vanzant:
Whether in business or personal relationships, what makes working together so difficult is the individual need to be right and to have things our way.
As long as we have a position to hold on to, we cannot come together or work together.
Reread Vanzant’s words, sit with them a minute and let them sink in... Do some soul searching and ask yourself:
Do I have to be right all the time? Am a open to other perspectives..?
Am I easily angered if things don’t go my way? Am I willing to try out other’s ideas... compromise..?
What are you holding on to? Be honest with yourself... How is that serving you...
Today’s Affirmation:
I am devoted to examining the role I play in the difficulties of all my relationships.
Entrepreneur magazine offers this approach to deal with conflict in professional settings.
The 5 'Cs' Approach to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (entrepreneur.com)
1. Carefully listen: Careful listening is one of the best ways to handle conflict as it allows you to validate others’ ideas and let them know that they are being heard, regardless of whether you agree or not.
2. Considerately look at the situation: Part of being able to listen carefully is being able to understand and accept others’ ideas. Remember that you’re not always right, and your ideas aren’t necessarily the best. Careful thought and consideration are important. Keep an open mind. Have team members summarize their points of agreement and disagreement and work together on a compromise.
3. Calmly discuss the conflicting perspectives: Calmer minds produce clearer ideas. Keep yourself and your team calm. Insist all parties talk to each other in a relaxed and civil manner. Don’t let emotions overwhelm the situation by making sure no one shouts, makes offensive comments, or blames.
4. Conscientiously look at the facts: Be sure you have all the facts before making any decisions to resolve a conflict. Different perspectives on the same problem will lead everyone to consider different solutions. Let everyone present their ideas without interruption so that you can all get the relevant facts you need to make an informed decision.
5. Cooperatively work together: Focus on addressing the shared problem instead of attacking each other’s personality. Because you all listened, considerately looked at the situation, calmly discussed perspectives and conscientiously looked at the facts, you can all cooperate despite initial disagreement.
Leaders, How will you handle conflict in the work place? What are you willing to do?
It starts with YOU! Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
The 5 'Cs' Approach to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. I’ll Atria, New York, NY 2020.
Vanzant, Iyanla; Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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