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# Conflict and Collaboration
By [**Jaco Grobbelaar**](https://blog.broadvisionmarketing.com/author/jaco-grobbelaar) on Tue, Nov 15, 2011 @ 07:13 PM
[Conflict](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizational_conflict) occurs when a team member or even the entire team are not getting what they need or want and seek their own self-interest. Often the individual is not aware that he has a need and acts out unconsciously. Other times, however the individual is very aware of his wants and actively works at achieving the goal.
After the [team leader](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_leader) has seen the beginnings of the conflict through looking at conflict indicators and has determined if the conflict is destructive or the leader can turn it around into a constructive conflict and has done what he can to resolve the conflict, That Leader might propose a new way of reaching [consensus](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus_decision-making)—that of [collaboration](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaboration).
Conflict is hard to resolve peacefully. Whereas working together using collaboration is a much more productive way to work things out. Groups often collaborate closely in order to reach consensus and agreement.
The use of collaboration requires the recognition of and respect for everyone’s ideas, opinions and suggestions. The primary rule of respect is paramount to the success of this process. Consensus requires that each team member must agree on the point being discussed before it becomes a part of the discussion. Not every point will meet with everyone’s complete approval, but then unanimity is not the goal. The goal is to have the individuals accept a point of view based on logic. When the individual team members can understand and accept the logic of a different point of view, the team leader can see that the team has reached consensus.
When That Leader can draw his team to use collaboration rather than conflict resolution, he will reap the benefit of a team with respect for everyone’s ideas, opinions and suggestions.
Have you seen successful collaboration? Was it what you expected? Did you find it a better method than conflict resolution? Please answer in the comment box below.
This information is from Washington State School Directors’ Association and found on [http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/](http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/)
> Jaco Grobbelaar, owner of BroadVision Marketing, helps business owners and business professionals put marketing strategies in place that consistently secure new clients. He can be reached at [jaco@broadvisionmarketing.com](mailto:jaco@broadvisionmarketing.com) or [707.799.1238](tel:707.799.1238). You can “Like” him at [www.facebook.com/broadvisionmarketing](http://www.facebook.com/broadvisionmarketing) or connect with him on [www.linkedin.com/in/JacoGrobbelaar](http://www.linkedin.com/in/JacoGrobbelaar).
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