We facilitated a 3-day leadership conference in California for a client with locations throughout the West.\u00a0 Leaders are thirsty to develop their skills in managing the “drama” that goes on daily\u00a0 –from the front line to the mid-level; upward to the corporate offices.\u00a0 Conflict around interpretation of values, best methods to achieve business results, interpreting information, and more.<\/p>\n
Many admit to avoiding conflict, trusting that in the long run things will work out.\u00a0 I know the feeling. I was pretty good at avoiding myself, until I realized that the problem nibbled constantly at my ankles and psyche.\u00a0 If I wanted to be effective, then I needed to reframe my view of conflict.<\/p>\n
Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of Team<\/em> really crystallized it for me.\u00a0 Now we use this very simple and powerful model to build optimal team performance.\u00a0 Conflict is an ally; a tool for growth:\u00a0 business results and personal mastery.<\/p>\n And the Thomas-Killman Confict Mode Instrument is a “keep it short and simple” tool to help people understand that they can CHOOSE how to engage in conflict depending on the situation and the relationship. Choices…\u00a0 It’s liberating to know I don’t have to stay stuck in one behavior that doesn’t serve every situation\/relationship.\u00a0 (See “Our Work” posts – 5 Practices:\u00a0 Pause-Reflect-Choose and 5 Practices: Be Present.)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We facilitated a 3-day leadership conference in California for a client with locations throughout the West.\u00a0 Leaders are thirsty to develop their skills in managing the “drama” that goes on daily\u00a0 –from the front line to the mid-level; upward to … Continue reading