Reduce Workplace Conflict

Reduce Workplace Conflict

Workplace Conflict can have a hugely negative impact on organisations. The CBI estimates that it costs UK business £33 billion per year, taking up 20% of leadership time and potentially losing up to 370 million working days. 

But how many of your leaders and managers are equipped to deal with it? 

Unhealthy conflict is destructive, stress inducing and can create a negative impact that ripples through the organisation. There is nothing wrong with disagreement and everyone expressing their views but in an environment of trust and common goals this becomes healthy debate rather than ego-driven power games.

Just as organisational systems and strategies are essential, research shows that the key to profitability and financial success is directly correlated to the character and skill of individual managers. Managers and leaders with high scores in the social and emotional intelligence competencies of communication, building bonds, building trust, and inspirational leadership are better equipped to manage their employees in a manner that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

When leaders in an organisation are successfully managing their relationships with their employees, your time is freed up from dealing with employee-relation issues and disciplinary actions, allowing you to be more strategic and proactive in your leadership role.

I create programmes to help organisations create a culture of trust and collective purpose towards the common goal. This fosters healthy conflict and dialogue that helps the organisation achieve their goals. These programmes often include 1:1 coaching and workshops.