Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. Conflict resolution has been on the organizational agenda ...

Conflict is inevitable in life. Whether in our relationships, workplace, families, or teams, disagreements naturally arise when people with different needs, values, and perspectives interact. Many ...

Relationships become stronger, more enduring, and closer through conflict resolution. Conflict cannot be resolved if anyone feels criticized, blamed, devalued, shamed, or humiliated. Plan on frequent ...