Survive - Episode 56 Guide

Mastering Conflict Resolution & Performance Management: Essential Skills for Assistant Managers

Host: Mike Hernandez
Series: Survive from C-Store Center
Duration: 31 minutes

Episode Description

Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? In this essential episode of Survive, host Mike Hernandez dives deep into two critical skills every successful assistant manager needs: conflict resolution and performance management. Learn how to transform workplace challenges into opportunities for growth and build a stronger, more engaged team. Whether you're dealing with employee disputes, customer conflicts, or performance issues, this episode provides practical strategies you can implement immediately.

What You'll Learn

• Proven techniques for identifying and resolving common workplace conflicts
• Effective de-escalation strategies for tense situations
• Step-by-step approaches to performance management and employee development
• How to deliver constructive feedback that drives positive change
• Methods for building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Key Segments

1. Understanding Workplace Conflicts (15 min) 
   • Common sources of conflict in convenience stores
   • Different types of workplace disputes
   • Why early intervention matters
   • Impact of unresolved conflicts on store operations
2. Conflict Resolution Techniques (15 min) 
   • Professional de-escalation strategies
   • The three-step approach to conflict resolution
   • Handling difficult customer interactions
   • Supporting your team through conflicts
3. Performance Management Essentials (15 min) 
   • Setting clear expectations for your team
   • Recognizing and rewarding good performance
   • Early identification of performance issues
   • Documentation and follow-up strategies
4. Building Team Excellence (15 min) 
   • Creating a culture of accountability
   • Effective coaching and feedback techniques
   • Turning around underperforming employees
   • Real-world success stories and case studies

Perfect For

• New assistant managers learning to handle team conflicts
• Experienced managers looking to enhance their leadership skills
• Store leaders wanting to improve team performance and morale
• Anyone aspiring to advance in convenience store management

Essential Takeaways

• Address conflicts early to prevent escalation
• Use the "sandwich method" for delivering constructive feedback
• Document performance issues and improvement plans
• Lead by example to build a culture of accountability
• Balance firm leadership with empathy and support

Success Stories

Learn from real-world examples, including:

• How one manager transformed team dynamics by resolving scheduling conflicts
• The turnaround story of an underperforming employee through effective coaching
• Strategies that helped reduce turnover and improve store performance

Additional Resources

• Visit c-storethrive.com for more management development content
• Download our companion guide for quick reference
• Access our conflict resolution checklist and performance management templates

Connect With Us

Share your leadership challenges and success stories! We want to hear how these strategies work in your store.

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*Tags: #ConvenienceStore #Management #Leadership #ConflictResolution #PerformanceManagement #RetailManagement #TeamDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement