A new study reviewed and challenged Kurt Lewin’s long-standing motivational conflicts theory with new findings that suggest the difficulty of resolving conflicts depends on the emotional context. The ...

Conflicts of interest—actual, potential, or even just perceived—exist at all levels within every organization. Most organizations are aware potential conflicts exist but often do not also see ...

We all face conflict at some point in our day, whether professionally and personally. Conflict at work, while unfortunate, is to be expected. Everyone is different. Differences lead to conflict when ...

Conflict is present in all organizations and takes numerous forms. Here’s how organizations can harness conflict to create better outcomes and healthy conflict management cultures. Organizations must ...

Have you ever walked into a meeting ready to speak your mind, only to freeze the moment tension rises? Or maybe you’ve found yourself snapping in a heated argument before you even realize what’s ...

Effective conflict management is a pillar of high-performing organizations. When managed well, it can increase worker engagement, productivity and innovation. Conversely, poorly managed conflict ...

Family conflicts possess the unique power to wound more deeply than disagreements with strangers, precisely because they occur between people who matter most to us and whose opinions carry the ...

Discover practical tools to handle workplace challenges, including a Conflict Resolution course hosted by Duke Learning & Organization Development on Aug. 6 As Director of Academic Services and ...