Conflict can arise whenever you live, work, or collaborate with others. In workplaces, where employees bring different backgrounds, personalities, opinions, and experiences, it’s crucial to understand what causes conflict and how to resolve it.

Common reasons for workplace conflict include:

• Misunderstandings or communication breakdowns
• Differing opinions, viewpoints, or personalities
• Biases or stereotypes
• Variations in learning or processing styles
• Perceptions of unfairness

Although conflict is common, many people aren’t comfortable handling it—especially with colleagues. As a business leader, you’ll need to navigate disagreements of your own and help your team work through disputes. Click here to read the full-text article