The Virtues of Conflict?
Conflict seems to have a negative connotation within popular culture. Conflict is often viewed as the breakdown of communication, an anomaly in the system. This is an inaccurate perception in my view. Conflict when done in a constructive manner and focused on differences is philosophy, strategies and approaches can clarify one’s understanding of a situation.
Constructive conflict has the potential to clear one’s path of inaccurate perceptions and false assumptions so that one may accurately assess the topic at hand. “Conflict is a dual edged sword. Unbridled it can bring out the worst in human nature resulting in violence and destruction. Properly channeled it is the source of energy for challenging people and renewing organizations” (Tichy, Devanna, 1990, pg. 124).
This is also where the role of the transformational leader can be very effective. Transformational leaders tend to be particularly adept at establishing mitigating mechanisms within the organization that keep the activity of conflict productive and not destructive (Tichy, Devanna, 1990, pg.).
Resource:
Tichy, N.M., & Devanna, M.A. (1990). The transformational leader. New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
Constructive conflict has the potential to clear one’s path of inaccurate perceptions and false assumptions so that one may accurately assess the topic at hand. “Conflict is a dual edged sword. Unbridled it can bring out the worst in human nature resulting in violence and destruction. Properly channeled it is the source of energy for challenging people and renewing organizations” (Tichy, Devanna, 1990, pg. 124).
This is also where the role of the transformational leader can be very effective. Transformational leaders tend to be particularly adept at establishing mitigating mechanisms within the organization that keep the activity of conflict productive and not destructive (Tichy, Devanna, 1990, pg.).
Resource:
Tichy, N.M., & Devanna, M.A. (1990). The transformational leader. New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
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