Building Conflict Competent Teams
Chapter One
A TEAM IN CONFLICT
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
-Albert Einstein
We love a good story. You know the kind we're talking about.
Our favorite stories share common themes of underdogs thrust
into pivotal roles, good people persevering, a few unexpected
twists, and ultimately a celebration of good triumphing over
evil. The very best ones get passed on from generation to generation
and beg to be retold time and again.
We hope the story we're about to tell shares these characteristics.
At the very least, we hope it is one you will feel good
about sharing with others. Oh, one more thing: this story is
absolutely true. We'll reveal the identity of this rather amazing
real-life tale a few pages from now. Until then, take note of the
conflicts contained in the storyline. Look for the impact of
each conflict and how these conflicts were addressed. See if you
can find value in how the conflicts were handled. We also hope
you find yourself guessing at the identity ... read full excerpt from Building Conflict Competent Teams ebook
