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Biblical Approach

Matthew5:9NLTGodblessesthosewhoworkforpeace,fortheywillbecalledthechildrenofGod.

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What The Survey Says

CPPInc.,publishersoftheMyers–BriggsAssessmentandtheThomas–KilmannConflictModeInstrument,commissionedastudyin2008.Thefindingsalignwithwhatweexperiencewhenworkingwithourclients.

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Business Case

§  U.S.employeesspentonaverage2.8hoursperweekdealingwithconflict.Thisamountstoapproximately$359billioninpaidhours(basedonaveragehourlyearningsof$17.95),ortheequivalentof385millionworkingdays.

§  Thislatterissueisclearlyamajorprobleminthenot-for-profitsector,wherealmosthalf(48%)havebeeninvolvedinaconflictthatledtosicknessand/orabsenteeism.

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What are the main causes of conflict?

1.  Personalityclashes/warringegos2.  Stress3.  Heavyworkloads/inadequateresources4.  Poorleadershipfromthetopoftheorganization5.  Lackofhonestyandopenness6.  Poorlinemanagement7.  Lackofroleclarity8.  Lackofclarityaboutaccountability

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At what level of your organization do you observe the most conflict? %%

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Types of Conflict 1.  Interdependenceconflicts(whenwork

completiondependsontwoormorepeople)2.  Differencesinstyle(howtogetitdone)3.  Diversity(age,sex,upbringing,denominational

differences)

Romans14:19Sothen,letusaimforharmonyinthechurchandtrytobuildeachotherup.

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9 Ways Managers Can Address Conflict More Effectively

Identify and address underlying tensions before things go wrong

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Provideimprovedwork–lifebalance

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Moreinformalone-to-oneconversationswithpeopletheymanage

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Managetoxicindividuals,whocreateconflict,morefirmly

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Providecounselingforemployeesinconflict

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Raisethesubjectofconflictaspartofeverydaydiscussion

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Developinterpersonalrelationships

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Actasmediators

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Thesinglemostcriticalactivityforeffectiveconflictmanagementis“conversation”

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Recap

1.  Identifyandaddressunderlyingtensionsbeforethingsgowrong

2.  Provideimprovedwork–lifebalance3.  Moreinformalone-to-oneconversationswithpeoplethey

manage4.  Managetoxicindividualswhocreateconflictmorefirmly5.  Providecounselingforemployeesinconflict6.  Raisethesubjectofconflictaspartofeverydaydiscussion7.  Developinterpersonalrelationships8.  Actasmediators9.  Thesinglemostcriticalactivityforeffectiveconflict

managementis“conversation”

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Biblical Approach

1Peter3:11NLTTurnawayfromevilanddogood.Searchforpeace,andworktomaintainit.

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Other Ideas to Consider

§  Campus-widecommunicationtraining§  UseMBTIasatooltounderstanddifferences

§  Delveintobuildingahigh-performanceorganization

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Handbook

Recruitment Process

Performance Review Process Job Descriptions

Communication Process

Training and Development

Employee Relations Programs Employee Relations Programs Employee Relations Programs

Ownership and Board believe in MVV’s value.

President supports without hesitation. Top executives get it.

Overarching support helps ensure achievement

Employees must be part of the process to achieve true foundational support

Legend = Support = Integrate

Legend= Support

MVV Mission Vision Values

foundational

Note: There are 20+ integration points through various HR practices.

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Biblical Approach

Romans12:18NLTDoallthatyoucantoliveinpeacewitheveryone.

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