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Should Leaders Prioritize Conflict Mitigation Or Conflict Resolution?

Conflict resolution has been on the organizational agenda for a long time, but LinkedIn’s “Skills on the Rise” for 2025 revealed something striking. Conflict mitigation is now the second fastest-growing in-demand skill that companies are hiring for, just behind AI literacy. As a conflict management professional, this shift is encouraging. For years, I’ve seen many leaders struggle […]

Category: Forbes | Wednesday 15 October 2025 | Author: Anna Shields
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Ask This Simple Question To Help Resolve Workplace Conflict

When a colleague is experiencing workplace conflict, it’s natural to want to offer support. But what is the best way to do this? Too often, conversations focus on finding out facts, such as who said what, or trying to establish who’s “right” or “wrong”. With the pressures of busy work environments, it can also be […]

Category: Forbes | Wednesday 3 September 2025 | Author: Anna Shields
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Creative Leadership: 3 Ways To Turn Tension Into Growth

In today’s fast-paced and uncertain business landscape, growth and innovation are high on the agenda of many leaders. According to PwC’s UK CEO Survey 2025, 66% of UK CEOs are actively developing new business capabilities or operating models in pursuit of growth. To unlock that growth, leaders must cultivate creative leadership. This means building an organizational culture […]

Category: Forbes | Monday 4 August 2025 | Author: Anna Shields
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How Leaders Can Build A Culture Of Accountability Around Conflict

In times of uncertainty and change, building a culture of accountability is essential for leaders as they navigate workplace conflict. While many organizations have centralized systems for managing disputes, these put the burden of managing conflict on HR professionals. Yet the most effective way for organizations to manage conflict informally and quickly is to embed […]

Category: Forbes | Thursday 12 June 2025 | Author: Anna Shields
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3 Questions To Resolve Conflict The Human Way

With AI now woven into daily life, it’s tempting to turn to it for quick answers, including when dealing with something as complex as conflict at work. Tools like ChatGPT can be prompted to spot patterns, ask questions to resolve conflict, and even anticipate future disputes. Yet, a workplace mediator will tell you that when […]

Category: Forbes | Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Author: Anna Shields
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