Robert Bacal has written numerous books and articles on conflict,
and related topics such as communication and defusing hostile
and difficult people. On these pages, you will find links
to his articles and book chapters to help you improve your
ability to understand and deal with conflict at home and at
work. New material is added regularly so be sure to sign
up for our free newsletter so you'll be notified of new material
Communication & Conflict Related Articles:
In this section you will find a number of articles on conflict,
interpersonal and otherwise, and hints and tips on reducing
the impact of conflict on your life. Due to the number of
article available they have been divided into four pages:
Page One, Page
Two, Page Three,
and Page Four.
Conflict Help For Managers:
Here you will find articles to help managers and supervisors
deal with conflict more effectively, and how to create a
climate that promotes good conflict management. Click
here to view.
Reducing Conflict Related To Discipline, Rewards
and Recognition and Performance Management and Appraisal:
Here you'll find more help for managers and supervisors
specifically about conflict as it relates to various performance
issues. Click here
to view.
Conflict Models, Personality and Psychological
Styles:
Articles in this section pertain to various conflict models
and management approaches, and the link between personality
and psychological styles and conflict. Click
here to view.
Conflict Related To Teams, Groups, and Team Building:
In this section you'll find material designed to help you
learn about reducing and dealing with conflict in group
and team settings. Click here
to view.
Conflict & Customer Service:
Stop Letting
Conflict Control YOU
Learn to manage conflict by "using your head",
rather than your heart. Find out about pro's and con's of different conflict
methods. Click
here to preview Using Your Head to Manage Conflict Helpcard.
Conflict can occur with customers and clients. Articles
in this section will help you learn to resolve conflict
with customers more effectively and deal with angry,
frustrated or difficult clientele. Click
here to view.
Conflict - Other Areas:
Here you'll find material that doesn't fit into our other
conflict categories. Click
here to view.
An Innovative Approach To Conflict!
Conflict
Prevention In The Workplace - Using Cooperative Communication
is one of the few books that explains how to prevent
conflict rather than manage it. Learn how to modify
what and how you communicate to reduce unnecessary personality
conflicts. Available in print or electronic format you
can preview or get more information by clicking
here.
Learn
To Use Your Head When Dealing With Conflict
The
choices you make when involved in conflict determine
whether good comes from it or bad. Using Your Head
to Manage Conflict Helpcard explains your various
conflict management options, and when to use each
one.
Stop
reacting and start thinking and making the right conflict
management decisions.