Managing Conflict in the Workplace 4th Edition

Shay and Margaret McConnon are co-founders of People First, an international training and consultancy group that runs courses on winning relationships in the workplace. They work with many of the leading companies in Europe and the USA.

'... contains great ideas, simply explained, to be put into practice by those in the workplace who'd not only like to manage conflicts that typically occur but also prevent them.' Dr Pam Spurr, Psychologist and Life Coach, LBC Radio. 'A work by two psychologists on how to establish trust and harmony in the workplace. The authors analyse the four main personality types and how these may come into conflict ... Readable and accessible.' The Times. 'Incredibly useful for practice managers who have to lead and look after a number of team numbers.' Veterinary Management For Today.

• About the authors; Preface; Introduction; 1. How the view explains our differences; 2. Differences in personality types; 3. Fight the difference or celebrate it? 4. Are you building a bridge or a barrier?; 5. Understand and manage your feelings; 6. Develop your skills and increase your choices; 7. Four steps to resolution; 8. Preventing conflict; Appendices; Bibliography; Index; Conflict resolution workshop.