12 Ways to Navigate Conflict for Effective Leadership

One in every four C-suite executives says that their leadership teams' initial response to a mistake or challenging situation is to distance themselves or blame others, according to Gartner. These behaviors often result in conflicts within the team. While conflict is a natural part of the human condition, eliminating it is an impossible goal. Effective conflict management is crucial for C-suite performance, minimizing costs for businesses. It’s crucial to consider context and engage in critical analysis of conflicts and how they can be expressed, and how each expression has distinct dynamics that affect group culture and individual growth. By being intentional in how they handle conflict, teams have the opportunity to take control and use it as a tool to enhance the quality of their work, rather than fall victim to the negative aspects of conflict. Join this complimentary Gartner leadership webinar as Gartner experts explore the types of conflict expressions, their signals and intentionality to overcome them. You will walk away from this session with answers to your vital questions and recommended actions to help you achieve your goals.

• Mitigate suppressed conflict by engaging in C-suite discussions that elevate suppressed voices

• Maintain empowered conflict by annually reevaluating C-suite dynamics, especially during cultural or executive transitions

• Manage amplified conflict by training members of the C-suite to choose appropriate response tactics
  
  

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