10 Sources of Workplace Conflict

Here is a list of just some of the more compelling sources of workplace conflict. As you begin to address disruption in your workplace, use this list to help sort out conflicts.

1. Scarcity mindset and competition for available, but limited, resources
2. Disagreement with team, department, or organizational redirection
3. Disagreement with organizational response to issues impacting employees
4. Exposure of hidden and negative agendas
5. Dysfunctional lines of authority, dotted lines of authority, and conflicting roles
6. Incompatible communication styles leading to misunderstandings
7. Lack of acceptance of differences
8. Personal goals competing with organizational goals
9. Personality clashes
10. Chronic dysfunctional employee behavior, poor performance, or policy noncompliance that affects work group productivity or safety

Portions of this article are excerpts from my book “Lead or Someone Else Will: A Coach’s Guide to Leadership”. It can be found on Amazon.com.
 
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