Conflicts are a part of everyday life. Conflict is when two opinions or ideas are incompatible, which can be between separate parties or within a single person. When conflicts arise they can cause strong, negative emotions, but they also provide an opportunity for growth. Conflict management is the ability to handle conflicts and identify fair, logical, efficient, and effective solutions. Proficient conflict management skills are a necessity for competent team leaders.
Conflict has been around since the start of human history. From primitive man, to the Christian Crusades of Jerusalem, and even today’s Global War on Terror, there have been major disputes between different parties. This drives a figurative wedge between our fellow man, and ultimately provides a purpose for the United States Army. Even though conflict is the basis on which our service was founded, we can not afford to have fighting within the ranks. It degrades the Army, and, as leaders, Non-Commissioned Officers must have the tools to manage conflict.
Firstly, a team leader must be able to resolve conflict while remaining fair. Fairness is characterized by behavior that does not discriminate or produce favoritism. This is important because a Sergeant’s credibility can be tarnished if they are unfair. If they side with a certain subordinate during an …show more content…
Logic and fairness are important when handling conflict, but the speed at which they are applied set the team’s tone. When a team leader has the authority to resolve issues quickly, it shows his or her subordinates how competent their superior is. This, in turn, gives the Sergeant’s confidence, but what about when they experience an internal struggle? A lack of focus for the mission can occur and that brings down the team. Therefore, a supervisor must be able to handle the conflicts that are ever-present in today’s world, quickly and
Conflict has been around since the start of human history. From primitive man, to the Christian Crusades of Jerusalem, and even today’s Global War on Terror, there have been major disputes between different parties. This drives a figurative wedge between our fellow man, and ultimately provides a purpose for the United States Army. Even though conflict is the basis on which our service was founded, we can not afford to have fighting within the ranks. It degrades the Army, and, as leaders, Non-Commissioned Officers must have the tools to manage conflict.
Firstly, a team leader must be able to resolve conflict while remaining fair. Fairness is characterized by behavior that does not discriminate or produce favoritism. This is important because a Sergeant’s credibility can be tarnished if they are unfair. If they side with a certain subordinate during an …show more content…
Logic and fairness are important when handling conflict, but the speed at which they are applied set the team’s tone. When a team leader has the authority to resolve issues quickly, it shows his or her subordinates how competent their superior is. This, in turn, gives the Sergeant’s confidence, but what about when they experience an internal struggle? A lack of focus for the mission can occur and that brings down the team. Therefore, a supervisor must be able to handle the conflicts that are ever-present in today’s world, quickly and