Conflict is an inevitable part of life, and the workplace is no exception. While a little healthy debate can spark creativity and innovation, unresolved team conflict can quickly become a productivity killer.
85% of UK employees report experiencing some level of conflict at work, 40% of employees report decreased motivation, and over half experience stress, anxiety, and/or depression as a result of conflict according to a study by CPP Inc.
A report by Acas estimates that workplace conflict costs UK businesses a hefty £28.5 billion annually. This translates to roughly £1,000 per employee each year.
Being in conflict with each other creates opportunity to develop the capacity in ourselves and others to address the conflict and find alignment, to move forward towards goals.
There is no better short cut to transformation than good conflict. It’s often productive and necessary. Conflict is a signal that we want to upgrade our human operating system because the world around us has changed.
