May 21, 2012

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  • Mark Light | May 9 2012

    Dr. Conflict | Spring 2012

    Dr. ConflictWhen a new boss has the entire organization walking on eggshells, a staff member begins to dread going in to the office.

  • Mark Light | December 23 2011

    Dr. Conflict

    LightWhen a new employee asks for help handling the office gossip, Dr. Conflict advises first against upping the conflict by putting said gossip on the defensive, and second to check out the office culture before leaping into the fray. Perhaps surprising to some, he also reminds the frustrated employee that while one should not pay attention to every detail of what goes on in the workplace, it is never a good idea to stay disconnected, either, as “today’s gossip may be tomorrow’s fact.”

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Dr. Conflict | Spring 2012

Dr. ConflictWhen a new boss has the entire organization walking on eggshells, a staff member begins to dread going in to the office.

Dr. Conflict

LightWhen a new employee asks for help handling the office gossip, Dr. Conflict advises first against upping the conflict by putting said gossip on the defensive, and second to check out the office culture before leaping into the fray. Perhaps surprising to some, he also reminds the frustrated employee that while one should not pay attention to every detail of what goes on in the workplace, it is never a good idea to stay disconnected, either, as “today’s gossip may be tomorrow’s fact.”

Dr. Conflict | Summer 2011

altAn accomplished interim director is both furious and heartbroken when an external candidate is given the permanent position. Having been cheated of the long-awaited promotion, would “demanding” a raise be the right thing to do?

Dr. Conflict | Spring 2011

altNewly appointed co-directors duke it out as each shifts into a new role at a growing organization.

Dr. Conflict | Winter 2010

altA staff member is caught between the belief in doing what is right and a stubborn board.

Dr. Conflict | Fall 2010

Dr. ConflictDr. Conflict guides an employee on a major human-resources mess.

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