Topic > Dysfunctional Conflict: Should Conflict Be Avoided?

Feels that other team members are not efficient or mature enough to hold meetings. They make the meetings about them and personal. These are about personal interests rather than solutions or improvements in the workplace. We all have roles we specialize in that keep the office running efficiently. In an effort to avoid conflict, Matthew 18:15 states that “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained our brother. But if he does not listen, take with you one or two others, that every accusation may be proved by the testimony of two or three witnesses. If they still don't listen to you, take your case to church." There are several ways to resolve the conflict. The word teaches us to live in peace and if the other party refuses, give it to God and he will intercede on our behalf. Living in peace doesn't mean having to agree with everyone. We need to find common ground. It is not necessary to always be right, however, we should respect the opinions of others. If the situation gets too heated, we should stop and think about where the conversation will lead. Once something has been said, it is difficult to take it back. To manage conflicts more efficiently, conflict management should be applied to the