Conflicts

10 Rules for Constructive Conflict

Victor William Harris

Understanding Conflict in the Workplace

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Julie Gatlin, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner

Leading Teams #4: Storming

Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw, and Matthew Gold

This publication from the Leading Teams series explains the second stage of group development: the storming stage. This publication highlights the importance of conflict and ways that leaders and team members can effectively navigate and learn from team challenges and disruptions. Written by Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw, and Matthew Gold, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.

Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory: Instrumentation and Application for Extension Professionals

Christy Chiarelli, Anne Parrish, Megan Cantrell, and Matt Benge

Conflict is inevitable in workplaces among people of all ages. Extension professionals have a unique position where in a single workday they may be engage with youth and volunteers, as well as colleagues and supervisors. Extension professionals may experience conflict with their stakeholders, volunteers, and supervisors; therefore, they must be able to understand conflict and conflict styles to navigate tense situations. The Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory (ROCI) is an instrument that can be used to understand one’s interpersonal conflict management style. By having a strong understanding of conflict components and for utilizing the ROCI tool, Extension professionals can manage conflict well and reduce the likelihood of dysfunctional conflict destroying relationships, teams, and organizations.

Natural Resources Leadership Institute welcomes interim director

Megan Winslow

As members of the 24th UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) cohort begin trekking across the state this fall, they do so under the stewardship of a new leader, the first in a decade. Joy Hazell, a state specialized agent in facilitation and conflict management, succeeded Jonathan Dain, and she will serve as interim director […]

Leading with Gratitude (Part 1)

Kevin Camm

When I was younger, my grandmother taught me the importance of saying “thank you.” She always waited for me to say “thank you,” driving the importance home. Learning those two simple words at a young age was so influential. Not only did they express gratitude, but they carried emotional and powerful weight as well. As […]

Leading with Gratitude (Part 2)

Kevin Camm

To recap last week’s blog: As leaders, we need to stop and look back at how we got to where we are quite often. We need to shake off the discomfort and say “thank you” to the folks that helped along the way, whether they shared a talent, gave their time, or walked us through […]