Escape the Cycle of Reactive Conversations Picture this: a meeting starts productively, but soon, a disagreement spirals into a reactive loop of defense and counter-defense. Progress stalls, and frustration mounts. Reactive conversations like these are all too common in professional settings, yet they’re rarely addressed effectively.

  Understanding Three Types of Conflict—and How to Keep Them from Becoming an Office Reality Show   Conflict happens. Whether it’s a clash of ideas, personalities, or processes, how we handle it can mean the difference between a productive breakthrough and a cringe-worthy episode of "Workplace Dramas: The Never Ending Story." Conflict happens. Whether it’s a clash of ideas, personalities, or processes, how we handle it can mean the difference between a productive breakthrough and a cringe-worthy episode of "Workplace Dramas: The Never Ending Story." The first step? Identifying the type of conflict you’re dealing with. Let’s break it down. 1. Task Conflict – Innovation in Disguise Task conflict pops up when people disagree about what needs to be done. It’s the classic brainstorming session scenario—one person envisions a sleek PowerPoint masterpiece, another sees an elaborate 50-page report, and someone in the corner just wants a decision. While it might feel li...