Conflict management within a team environment requires the ability to solve problems, set goals, compromise, settle personality differences, and resolve conflicts . Five major styles of conflict management— Collaborating Competing Avoiding Accommodating Compromising In any given project, you might have to use multiple conflict management techniques. In fact, you might already have a preferred way to solve conflicts—whether you’re aware of it or not. Even if that is the case, consider these methods the next time you face a conflict. 1. Exercise power Yes, power is a way to solve conflict! However, this approach is best used sparingly or in situations where there are very high risks or dangers, such as staff safety. It begins with simply issuing a command to solve the conflict—and rests on the authority and confidence you wield in your position. If you’re curious to learn more about how power has been applied throughout history and today, read “ The 48 Laws of Power” by...