Strategy and Leadership Podcast

Conflict As An Opportunity: A Conversation with Dana Caspersen on Conflict Management In The Workplace

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In this episode we are joined by Dana Caspersen, TedX speaker and author of "Conflict is an Opportunity," who reveals how to:

  • Shift from blame to collaborative solutions.
  • Cultivate curiosity and active listening.
  • Make requests, not demands, for buy-in.
  • Avoid the high cost of conflict avoidance.
  • Build strategic capacity through conscious decision-making. 

    • Key Takeaways

    • Conflict is often viewed negatively, but it can be a creative space.
    • Curiosity is essential for navigating conflict effectively.
    • Trust can develop through open and honest communication.
    • Avoiding conflict leads to a loss of information and relationships.
    • Leaders should focus on the situation, not the person, in conflict.
    • Expressing needs without blame fosters better communication.
    • Understanding different perspectives is crucial in conflict resolution.
    • Conflict can reveal important information that may otherwise be overlooked.
    • Engaging in conflict can lead to more conscious decision-making.
    • Building power together in conflict can lead to better outcomes.

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      Chapters

      00:00 The Dance of Conflict: An Introduction

      10:01 Understanding Conflict as an Opportunity

      20:05 Navigating Power Dynamics in Conflict

       

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