A new study reviewed and challenged Kurt Lewin’s long-standing motivational conflicts theory with new findings that suggest the difficulty of resolving conflicts depends on the emotional context. The ...

There’s a Polish proverb that sums up how a lot of us approach conflict: “A good run is better than a bad fight.” As a couples therapist, it seems to me that most people fall into one of two ...

On a campus with more than 30,000 people, we encounter different perspectives, behaviors and beliefs with everyone we meet. Sometimes disagreements can happen as we get to know others—it might be with ...

Effective conflict management is a pillar of high-performing organizations. When managed well, it can increase worker engagement, productivity and innovation. Conversely, poorly managed conflict ...

Conflict is present in all organizations and takes numerous forms. Here’s how organizations can harness conflict to create better outcomes and healthy conflict management cultures. Organizations must ...