Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. Conflict resolution has been on the organizational agenda ...

We all have different needs in conflict, understanding this is the first step. Source: BorisJovanovic/iStock In relationships, many of us are drawn to people who are different from ourselves — as the ...

Relationships become stronger, more enduring, and closer through conflict resolution. Conflict cannot be resolved if anyone feels criticized, blamed, devalued, shamed, or humiliated. Plan on frequent ...