From the course: How to Work with a Micromanager

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Resolve conflict with confidence

Resolve conflict with confidence

From the course: How to Work with a Micromanager

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Resolve conflict with confidence

- Conflict is inevitable in the workplace. With a micromanager, conflict is not a matter of when but rather, a tale of how often. And conflict management can feel really intimidating. How do you make sure that you're heard, but also make sure the other person doesn't feel attacked? How do you disagree without losing your temper? How do you not just avoid conflict, but address it head-on and come through the other side? Most people either completely avoid conflict or they let their emotions drive decisions in conversations. Neither are helpful avenues if you're looking to actually resolve conflict. Here are three ways to manage conflict with confidence. Listen first. Especially in the case of dealing with a micromanager, it is so easy to cast blame. The problem is that it only exacerbates conflict. Before you start rambling about all of the things your manager could improve upon, ask them how they're feeling about the…

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