Leaders must deal with conflict management every day. Leadership includes doing things others do not like to do. This includes conflict management.
It is important to remember to deal with the situation and not be tempted to become involved in unrelated issues. The impact of conflict in the workplace can result in a disruption of the effectiveness of employees and slow the achievement of organizational goals.
Leaders are often challenged with navigating seamlessly through conflict. Developing skills in managing conflict in the workplace are important aspects of the leader’s role in ensuring conflict is managed and organizational goals are prioritized.