The beauty in conflict

Now if you are reading this, you might ask, “What do I mean by that?” Well, whenever I encounter conflict in the workplace, with myself being involved or as a someone observing from the outside, I am intrigued. I get curious. I try to understand why the conflict exists. What triggered it? What are the root causes? And more importantly, what solutions can be created from it?

You see, a group that never experiences disagreement is a group that risks falling into groupthink, where everyone nods along, new ideas dry up, and growth stalls. But when conflict arises, it often means people are thinking differently. It creates an opportunity for innovation, deeper dialogue, and personal growth.

As clinicians, conflict can arise from our colleagues and sometimes from co- workers. And they give us time to reflect and see what could have been done differently and how to consider the opinions of others

Not all conflict is destructive. Yes, some are toxic—rooted in envy or with the intention to tear others down, but in many cases, conflict is constructive. It challenges us to pause, reflect, and problem-solve. It pushes us to become better versions of ourselves.

A lot of organisation would only recruited you when they know that you resolve a conflict and they see conflict as something that must be avoided

Growing up, when ever my siblings and I would have a quarrel my mom would remind us while trying to make us make up :
"It is normal to fight. Even the tongue and the teeth have misunderstandings" She said this so much that it has stuck with me and it rings in my ear each time I see people having misunderstand. Parents and children argue. Business partners disagree. Husbands and wives, teammates, friends all experience friction. And that is okay. What matters is how we handle the conflict. Do we avoid it? Or do we dig deeper to resolve it and come out stronger?

So, when I see recurring conflict within a team or organization, I always ask myself:

• What is truly going on here?

• How can I help resolve this in a way that brings lasting peace?

• What role can I play in building a better environment?

Conflict is not something to shy away from—it is something to lean into, with wisdom, empathy, and a problem-solving mindset.

Let us turn challenges into stepping stones. Conflict into opportunity. And conversations into growth.

Thanks for reading.

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