Help - I Inherited A Dysfunctional Team At Work!

Help - I Inherited A Dysfunctional Team At Work!

Author: Simon Goode July 22, 2024 Duration: 34:01
In Episode 51 of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode provides a comprehensive guide on inheriting and managing a dysfunctional team, emphasizing the importance of starting with low-stakes interventions and understanding different types of conflicts. He elaborates on the phases of team development, the emotional toll on team members, and the pivotal role of self-care for leaders. With a focus on gradual, compassionate, and firm approaches, Simon shares his own experiences and offers pract...

Simon Goode has spent years in the quiet, often tense rooms where professional mediation happens. He brings that experience directly into each episode of Conflict Skills, moving beyond theory to the tangible techniques that actually defuse tensions. This isn't about abstract concepts; it's a practical guide for the everyday disagreements that arise in boardrooms, between business partners, or even within your own team. You'll hear Simon break down real scenarios, analyzing where conversations fracture and how to steer them toward resolution. The podcast serves as a kind of audio toolkit, offering actionable steps you can apply immediately, whether you're an entrepreneur facing a partnership dispute, a manager navigating team dynamics, or simply someone looking to handle personal conflicts with more grace. Expect a focus on clear communication, de-escalation tactics, and the structural approaches used by professional mediators. By listening, you gain access to the kind of insights usually reserved for closed-door sessions, all framed within Simon's straightforward, experience-driven perspective. Tune in to transform conflict from a source of stress into an opportunity for constructive dialogue and stronger outcomes.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Reducing the Negative Impact of Conflict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:56
In this episode, I talk about why conflict causes us so much stress and a framework to reflect on a situation to gain awareness. I explain the connection between thought, feeling and behaviour and how when we become awar…
Negative Spirals In Relationships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:36
Many of us have been in relationships that have suddenly gone sour. Your partner seems irritable and defensiveness, your boss suddenly becomes critical and erratic or maybe a friend just seems a bit distant. In relations…
How To Say 'No' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:51
Saying 'no' is something that many people struggle with. During Conflict Resolution Training Workshops that I run, it is a common topic and question. People talk about feeling very uncomfortable saying no and worry about…
Managing Strong Emotions During Conflict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:17
In this episode we explore strong emotions that come up during conflict. Whether this is yourself, or you notice the other person is getting emotional, I explain some practical tools that can be used to reduce the negati…
How To Deal With Rumination and Intrusive Thoughts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
In this episode I talk about rumination - the kind of recurring, intrusive thoughts that are often triggered as a result of conflict. This kind of issue can create a negative spiral and if you've ever experienced obsessi…
How To Stay Calm During Conflict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
The focus of this episode is on how to stay calm during conflict and arguments. In conflict, it it's incredibly common to find yourself with your buttons getting pushed and your emotions start to rise. It may be anger, f…
Strategies for Assertive Communication [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
In this episode I provide some practical tools for being more assertive. Being assertive is an area where many people struggle and a common theme in mediations I run is finding the balance between being assertive and avo…
De-Escalation Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:48
In this episode of the podcast, I talk through practical skills to use in de-escalation. I explain the fight or flight response and how it can be triggered. This helps to understand the approach that will be helpful (or…
Conflict Case Study Examples [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
In this episode I use practical case study 'conflict examples' across a range of settings - dealing with difficult clients, neighbours, unproductive meetings and even 6yo meltdowns.Click here to send me a quick message v…

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