The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Conflicts in Business
Conflict is inevitable in business, but the key is cultivating healthy conflict while avoiding unhealthy conflict.
Unhealthy Conflict in Family Business.
When you combine family and business, conflict is inevitable. The question isn’t how to avoid it, but how to manage it in a way that strengthens both the family and the company.
Healthy Conflict
Healthy conflict is about exploring different perspectives with the shared goal of finding the best solution. The behaviors you’ll notice in healthy conflict include:
- Stronger relationships
- More creativity
- Well-thought-out decisions
Even when emotions are involved, the tone stays respectful, open, and constructive.
Unhealthy Conflict
Unhealthy conflict, on the other hand, shifts the focus away from solutions and onto winning, blame, or personal grievances. The behaviors you’ll notice in unhealthy conflict include:
- Mean-spirited tone
- Unproductive discussions
The tone can be mean-spirited and unproductive.
Author's summary: Conflict management is key to business success.
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