Differences of opinion are quite common in a team and can often be seen as positive. However, you should be wary of unhealthy conflicts, which consume valuable resources such as time, trust and energy and therefore disrupt the working atmosphere and workflow. Such conflicts are often caused by so-called “conflict drivers” in the team –...
Organisations are constantly on the lookout for leaders. This is especially true at a time when the baby boomer generation is retiring and the labour market is tightening. Research shows that seeing yourself as a leader is an important first step on the path to becoming a leader. Yet many people are uncomfortable identifying themselves...
In an era of constant change and growing demands, the modern world of work has undergone a remarkable evolution. Technological advances, artificial intelligence, globalised markets and the increasing complexity of job requirements are shaping the daily lives of millions of employees worldwide. At the same time, health insurance companies have been reporting a continuous increase...
Psychological safety is a well-established term that describes the team or organisational climate in which members feel safe to take risks and openly express their ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes without fear of negative consequences or rejection. It refers to the confidence that they can express their thoughts freely in the group without fear of...
How Diversity & Inclusion positively impacts organisations International teams are becoming increasingly common in organisations around the world. This trend can be attributed to a number of factors, including globalisation, technological advances and the need to adapt to local markets. At the same time, as organisations expand their operations across borders, it becomes increasingly important...
It is not uncommon for teams to become dysfunctional. The reasons for this are manifold. In a state of dysfunction, coping mechanisms that are deeply rooted in people’s psychology are often activated in an apparent attempt to resolve the situation. In this blog I present how to recognise dysfunctional teams and their response mechanisms and...
Resolving Conflicts in Your Team: Key Strategies for a Productive Workplace Something like a conflict-free workplace is rare to find. People clash at work: they disagree on how to introduce a new IT system; there are different views on which sales strategy to pursue or there are turf wars over who should lead the website...
As a mediator, I often experience how difficult it can be for people to have conflictual conversations. The reasons for this are manifold and can vary from case to case. In the following I would like to point out some of the most common obstacles and give some tips on how to prepare for this...