Resolving Workplace Conflict

Three people in a conversation. View is looking down from above. See papers and people's hands on the desktop. During your time at the university, a conflict may arise in your workplace. The presence of conflict is not necessarily a negative thing. If conflict is effectively resolved, it can lead to personal and professional growth.

Avoiding conflict is often the easiest way to deal with it. It does not, however, make it go away. Rather it pushes the conflict underground, only to have it resurface in a new form. By actively resolving conflict when it occurs, we can create a more positive work environment for everyone.

In its commitment to ensuring a positve work experience, the University of Oklahoma provides several resources helpful in understanding and resolving conflicts. If your own attempts at resolution are not successful, the Employee Relations Office in Human Resources is here to help.

What is workplace conflict?

How can I resolve this conflict?

Communication in the Workplace

University Grievance Procedures