Resolving Conflicts on the Job (Worksmart) - Softcover

Withers, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814474136 ISBN 13: 9780814474136

Publisher: Amacom, 2007

Synopsis

Conflict, misunderstandings, and contrary points of view are all a part of the workplace -- and employees who can’t effectively deal with these differences may be stunting their career growth. Now, in a newly updated second edition, Resolving Conflicts on the Job gives succinct and clear guidelines for dealing with conflict on both interpersonal and organizational levels. The book explains proven methods for resolving differences and suggests specific techniques that aid in: * giving and receiving criticism * handling disputes at different levels of an organization * resolving disagreements within a team * managing different personality types Completely updated with a new chapter on keeping cool in a conflict and exercises to determine whether disagreements are constructive, this timeless guide will enable managers to lead their teams without starting an argument.

About this title

About the Authors

Bill Withers (Collingswood, NJ) is the author of The Conflict Management Skills Workshop (0-8144-7092-0) and the organizational development manager for R B, Inc., an automotive supply corporation.

JERRY WISINSKI (San Antonio,TX) is a consultant with expertise in interpersonal skills, assertiveness training, and team building. He served as Executive Director of International Trainers, Educators, and Consultants at Trinity University, and is the author of Resolving Conflicts on the Job (AMACOM).

Edition details

• Publisher: Amacom
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814474136
• ISBN 13: 9780814474136
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 112