{"id":41730,"date":"2022-09-17T15:07:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T22:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=41730"},"modified":"2022-09-17T15:07:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T22:07:58","slug":"from-conflict-to-collaboration-4-strategies-to-equip-teams-to-handle-disagreements-with-greater-emotional-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/education\/from-conflict-to-collaboration-4-strategies-to-equip-teams-to-handle-disagreements-with-greater-emotional-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"From Conflict to Collaboration: 4 Strategies to Equip Teams to Handle Disagreements with Greater Emotional Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1a-1.jpeg&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||91px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;223px|0px|91px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Sans||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;72&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;620px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;45px||24px|-69px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;52&#8243; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Conflict to Collaboration: <\/strong><strong>4 Strategies to Equip Teams to Handle Disagreements with Greater Emotional Intelligence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-88px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|0px|24.6719px|0px||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; 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MOZELL<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||on||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;140px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||60px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Carolyn Mozell is the founder and CEO of Leaders Who Connect and Inspire LLC and knows firsthand how transformative it can be when leaders and employees treat each other with mutual respect, kindness, and a genuine desire to see each other succeed.\u00a0\u00a0Carolyn served in some of the highest levels of local government leadership for over 25 years. Rising from executive assistant to deputy chief, she also knows that leadership is a privilege. Now, Carolyn leverages her direct experience advising elected officials, cabinet level leaders and activating diverse high performing teams to help leaders in business, nonprofit organizations and government agencies do the same.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;720px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. employers spent approximately $359 billion in paid hours because of workers spending approximately 2.8 hours per week dealing with conflict. What if your team could handle disagreements more successfully?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would it give you more time? Would it increase team productivity? Would it decrease your personal stress? Would it reduce turnover and absenteeism costs? When I speak at events, the answer is always a resounding yes. It\u2019s not uncommon for leaders to tell me how time-consuming and stressful it is to manage team conflict. Or how unresolved conflict is often the cause of losing good people. With intention, strategy, and tactics, leaders can help teams feel better equipped to handle disagreements more successfully and work together better to achieve results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict among team members is inevitable and can arise for a variety of reasons. A few that\u00a0 commonly come up are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workplace behaviors viewed by some team members as annoying\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unclear roles and responsibilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perceived inequities of resources\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assigning supervisory or project lead responsibilities with no leadership training <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mismanagement of organizational change and transition\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poor communication channels resulting in slow decision-making or missed deadlines <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">misunderstood remarks and comments taken out of context\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">differences over perspectives attributable to age, gender, race, culture, or values\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that the significance of a conflict will be perceived differently by individual team members. What may seem like a minor situation to one person may be major to another. That perception is usually influenced by internal and external factors, from how they started their day at home to being left out of an email communication that impacts how they achieve a team goal. High Emotional Intelligence workers can navigate a more productive response.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Emotional Intelligence? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional Intelligence (EI), sometimes referred to as\u00a0 Emotional Quotient (EQ), is the ability to identify and manage your emotions and express them in ways that are respectful and helpful to those around you. It is also the ability to understand the emotions of people around you and respond with helpful and encouraging feedback.\u00a0 Understanding your emotions and those of others can help you better relate to others, especially when leading or working in a team setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the key components of Emotional Intelligence? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four key components of\u00a0 Emotional Intelligence. By nature, we are stronger at some components and not others. However,\u00a0 when integrated into daily practices, Emotional Intelligence can be developed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Self-awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People who are self-aware can both identify and acknowledge their emotions and how they affect their behavior. They know how to use the information to increase their personal understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Empathy for others<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People who are empathetic understand their own emotional needs and the emotional needs of those around them. They know how to \u201cread the room\u201d and make the most appropriate response.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ability to manage your own emotional responses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People who can self-manage have strong communication and time management skills, problem-solving ability, and stress management.\u00a0 They work to put themselves into a position that allows them to respond and be at their best,\u00a0 especially during conflict and high-stress situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ability to maintain healthy relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People who can maintain healthy relationships prioritize clear communication and influence through the words they say and actions they model,\u00a0 setting the tone for more productive and functional relationship<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why is Emotional Intelligence important for teams? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional Intelligence is important because it allows individuals to develop and maintain productive relationships with coworkers, staff, management, and external collaborators. It can also aid in helping teams navigate complex social situations that require an understanding of multiple peoples&#8217; perspectives and feelings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting along, collaborating, innovating, and resolving conflicts productively are some benefits of having teams with greater Emotional Intelligence. Whether you lead a business, team or project, an effective team must learn to communicate and interact successfully to be effective.\u00a0 Emotional Intelligence is the tool that will get them there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams that lack Emotional Intelligence struggle to collaborate and work together to achieve results. This creates frustration, stress, and burnout among themselves and the leaders who guide them. It doesn\u2019t have to be that way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Can Leaders Do to Help Teams Resolve Conflict with Greater Emotional\u00a0 Intelligence? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater team Emotional Intelligence happens through a combination of solid leadership, clear communication, and access to good resources to create an environment that motivates and inspires people to bring their best effort every day to their work. Use the four strategies below to foster an environment to develop a team that can respond with greater\u00a0 Emotional Intelligence. To optimize these strategies, administer an Emotional Intelligence assessment so teams can use the insights for individual growth and better team outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strategy #1: Create opportunities for teams to improve self-awareness and emotional <\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>management<\/b><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having good Emotional Intelligence is not only about how you interact with others, but the foundation of Emotional Intelligence is about how you understand yourself. Team members who have an awareness of their own emotions, communication blind spots, and emotional reactions are more likely to be able to regulate emotions. They understand the importance of managing their stress and are open to find what works for them, to do so. They\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know how to react more empathetically when someone on their team is stressed, venting or experiencing a personal or professional problem. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f4&#8243; min_height=&#8221;721px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;680px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-5.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Young,Group,Of,Diverse,People,Standing,Behind,Glass,Wall,Of&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-39px|||||&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#efefe9&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-5.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Businesspeople,Meeting,In,Modern,Boardroom,Through,Glass&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-40px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#818178&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10.8%|10%||10%||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0.7%|10%||10%||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that the significance of a conflict will be perceived differently by individual team members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Sans|on|||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#888888&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;12&#8243; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20%|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;20px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>CAROLYN O. MOZELL<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;4&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1200px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;9px||0px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-142px||0px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-75px||0px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>What to do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the team together in-person or remotely and use the Pomodoro Technique to tackle a project under a deadline. The Pomodoro Technique is a simple and effective way to manage time at work. The basis of the technique is creating a schedule for when you are going to work and when you will take a break. It\u2019s a commonly used technique to help teams have better focus, reduced fatigue and a shared accountability to get the work done. It can also serve as a\u00a0 space to boost team trust, creativity, and innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strategy #2: Help teams collaborate more successfully and make better connections<\/b><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00a0 highly collaborative team should be able to work cohesively and understand what each member is capable of in terms of time management habits, emotional stamina, physical energy, quality of output, and motivation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair teammates up to work on small but challenging projects. This positions them to have an opportunity to develop a deeper level of professional trust with their teammates,\u00a0 establish better communication and makes working together within the broader team more successful.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strategy #3: Help teams manage emotions to resolve conflicts more successfully<\/b><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the simplest conflicts can create bottlenecks, pause, and even stop the progress of work. Conflict inside of teams often requires a significant amount of Emotional Intelligence, especially in high-pressure situations, deadline-driven roles, juggling competing priorities, and quick decision making, to name a few. Emotional Intelligence gives team members the communication tools to feel better equipped to discuss issues before they fester into major problems, with better empathy and an openness to consider the other person\u2019s perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop an agreement, together with your team, to set guidelines for how conflict and disagreements will be handled. Include in the agreement how the team will communicate respectfully, listen without interruption, and to strive for a solution everyone can live with.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strategy #4: Help teams understand each other\u2019s capabilities<\/b><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicating the roles and responsibilities of team members contributes to how well each team member understands their role and that of their colleagues. It positions them to respond with empathy and contributes to successful outcomes for the team and the vision of the organization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provide opportunities for team members to cross-train. This helps teammates gain an understanding of each other\u2019s role and responsibilities, knowledge they can use when integrating the work of their teammate to achieve a goal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of research that shows leaders with high Emotional Intelligence are more successful.\u00a0 The same applies for teams. The benefits are bountiful when leaders intentionally encourage and train teams to have greater Emotional Intelligence. 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