You're a scientist who's never dealt with conflict. How can you still succeed in your career?

Conflict has 3 sources - power, values, resources.( katz theory) Which one is causing your conflict ? 1) Resources conflict - conflict for limited / finitive resources such as grants, raw ingredients, limited manpower, lab space etc 2) Values conflict - disagreement over different points of views, different beliefs and thinking. Example - disagreement on how you treat your lab interns wrt to their wages, working hours. 3) Power conflict - Conflict to establish dominance, or power play, which is fairly common.

A capacidade analítica, o pensamento crítico e a disposição para buscar soluções baseadas em evidências são qualidades valiosas que podem ajudar a abordar conflitos de maneira eficaz. Além disso, é crucial estar aberto ao aprendizado e ao desenvolvimento contínuo de habilidades interpessoais. Isso pode envolver a participação em programas de treinamento em resolução de conflitos, mentoria de líderes mais experientes e a busca por feedback construtivo. Em última análise, o sucesso na carreira corporativa não se limita apenas à experiência anterior em lidar com conflitos, mas sim à disposição para aprender, crescer e aplicar habilidades únicas de maneiras novas e desafiadoras."

Listening + empathy - personal judgement= active listening Empathy is ability to step into the others shoes. This can only happen if we are not obsessed with our own pov and we can listen without judgement of the other. After all, truth is rarely plain and never simple, said Oscar wilde :)

What you need above all is to build trust with the other party. It can be difficult if you feel frustrated by what they're doing, but your objective is to help them feel as though the two of you are on the same side and the problem is the opponent. If you can do that, then you both can think creatively about solutions that cover as much as possible of what you each want. To get there, start by asking them to explain to you their view of the situation, and then listen very, very respectfully, paraphrasing back parts of what they say. That tends to pave the way for them to listen to your take, and if you both thoroughly understand one another's perceptions and wants, that's half the battle, both for building trust and solving the problem.

It is impossible to believe that a human being (including a scientist ) never ever had experienced any conflict in his lifetime. The key skills for any human being towards any conflict resolution is emotional intelligence, problem solving ability and patience. In my view any scientist will be able to hone these skills towards working for a solution but before that he must be able to define the source of conflict. Once the source is identified, it won’t be much difficult to look for a way ahead. Seeking help from a colleague may also turn out to be helpful.

Success in a scientific career, despite lacking direct conflict experience, hinges on honing collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Prioritize building positive relationships, fostering open communication, and proactively seeking solutions to potential conflicts. Emphasize teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to shared goals, contributing to a constructive and harmonious work environment.

Some of the most common errors that lead to unresolved conflict: . Self- serving fairness interpretations. The process of one or more parties to decide what is fair from a biased point of view. . Overconfidence. It prevents from seeing the others perspectives. . Avoidance. Changing the subject when an issue is brought up. . Blaming. It’s the tactics of ridding themselves of responsibility. . Emotional volatility and insults. It makes a hostile environment.