Three factors contributing to conflict in organizations are:
1. Differences in behavior and communicating styles
2. Differences in priorities and values
3. Workplace conditions, including poor communications from leaders
Some personalities just seem to clash. It is important to determine why two people rub each other the wrong way. Do they have opposing behavior styles?
Understanding basic human differences can help people overcome being judgmental and to accept differences. Training in any of several assessment tools, for example MBTI, DISC, or 360’s, is a good start. Taking the time to understand basic differences can prevent personality clashes and conflict before these become on-going problems.
