Valentine, M. (2019). What is productive conflict and why should you care? Retrieved from https://www.goalcast.com/2018/02/20/productive-conflict/
After reading this article, you should know why we aim for productive conflict. This article discusses how productive conflict moves teams forward, drives successful businesses in the right direction, and creates solutions to big problems. It even helps us improve our personal lives by allowing us to confront each other in a constructive way, without the need for insults and bad blood. It lets people voice their opinions without taking things personally or letting a situation escalate negatively.
Center for Creative Leadership. (n.d.). 6 ways to make conflict productive [Podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.ccl.org/multimedia/podcast/6-ways-to-make-conflict-productive/
After listening to this podcast, you will have gained tips to make conflict productive. This podcast discusses that conflict is an inevitable part of the workplace, but by using these strategies, your disagreements are sure to be short-lived.
Mote, G. (2018). Engaging in productive conflict - it’s your choice. Corridor Business Journal, 15(15), 17. Retrieved from https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=bwh&AN=132692225&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
After reading this article, students will understand how to have productive conflict in the workplace. These skills also transfer to any interpersonal conflict context.
View the following video clips below for the Week 4 Assignment
Parks and Recreation. (2019, October 26). Ann and Leslie’s snake juice fight – Parks and Recreation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqG5-u_mQ6Q
In this video, actors in the show Parks and Recreation have their first fight, fueled by snake juice. This video will be used for the Week 4 assignment.
O’Neil, C. (2014, October 30). MGMT 313: Mean girls clips problem solving & creativity [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkzG0TwS1vw&feature=youtu.be
This video provides an example of conflict and problem solving that will be used for the Week 4 assignment.
ParentEffectinveness. (2013, February 21). Everybody loves Raymond uses active listening – from parent effectiveness training [Video file]. Retrieved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VOubVB4CTU&feature=youtu.be
This video provides an example of active listening skills that will be used for the Week 4 assignment.
Movieclips. (2011, June 16). The break-up (8/10) movie clip – mediation (2006) HD [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiZpb7GPLYs&feature=youtu.be
This video provides an example of conflict resolution that will be used for the Week 4 assignment
