Dealing+with+Co-woker+Conflict


 * It is bound to happen. At some point in your professional career you are going to have conflict with a co-worker. Dealing with this conflict in the wrong manner could lead to a chain of problems. Here, we will take a look at how to manage co-worker conflict.**

**Dealing with an isolated incident: **


 * 1) Listen. **
 * **When conflict arises this is often the hardest thing to do, but if you just listen to your critic and figure out where the problem is located it can often be extinguished right then and there. Also, by listening, you better prepare yourself for defense against the accusations.**


 * 2) Understand the issue of conflict. **
 * **Make sure you fully understand the issue at hand. No detail of the problem is trivial.**


 * 3) Be diplomatic. **
 * **Find something about your critic's argument that you agree with, and direct the conversation from that point.**


 * 4) Ask others of their opinions. **
 * **Get other people to share their views on the situation. Be very careful not to push people to take sides on the issue.**


 * 5) If all else fails: **
 * **If all else fails, offer to set the subject aside and address it later or in a separate meeting. You might even offer to meet with your critic individually to find a compromise. Remember, just because your idea does not get chosen, it does not mean you are getting the shaft. Your goal at work should be to do what is best for the business.**

** Dealing with an ongoing issue: **


 * 1) Set up a private meeting. **
 * **If you know what the issue is, set up a private meeting to discuss what is going on. Try your best to not be confrontational.**

**2) Try to address the person without being intimidating or intimidated.**


 * 3) Be diplomatic. **
 * **If what you have to say is critical regarding your co-worker, be diplomatic. Be prepared for them to get upset or defensive. If the situation makes you nervous, please get a Human Resource representative to mediate the meeting.**


 * 4) Be open minded. **
 * **If someone has a problem with you, or your co-worker thinks you are the source of the problem, be open minded and listen. Try to understand what it is that he/she has a problem with and fix it.**


 * 5) Stay calm. **
 * **Finally, and most importantly, stay calm and be sure to treat your co-worker with respect. The situation may start to take a turn for the worse, but if you remain calm and polite things should remain under control.**


 * Always remember that if the problem is beyond fixing, you need to see a Human Resource representative to find out what accommodations or changes need to happen. An unfriendly work environment is not an acceptable one here at B&B Enterprises.**