Sandbox Strategies for the New Workplace: Conflict Resolution from the Inside Out

Provides a system to help professionals embrace and even welcome conflict with coworkers, bosses, clients, and others, by introducing the PLAY NICE sandbox strategy for dealing with conflict in a post-pandemic world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The workplace landscape has undergone a significant transformation since the onset of COVID-19. A remarkable two-thirds of all employees now work from home, a shift that corporate executives predict may become permanent. This shift has accompanied a staggering $359 billion annual cost of corporate conflict, a figure that pales in comparison to the anticipated conflict costs post-pandemic, even in the context of remote working.

In the aftermath of the pandemic, a multitude of factors contribute to the heightened stress of interpersonal relationships in the workplace and beyond. Employees grapple with the challenges of remote work arrangements, the ongoing health crisis, and the erosion of trust amidst isolation. For both employees and managers, the conflict situation adds an entirely new layer of complexity.

In this new era of work, a toolkit that enables professionals to embrace and even welcome conflict with their coworkers, bosses, clients, and others becomes essential. Sandbox Strategies for the New Workplace offers a comprehensive system to facilitate this transformation.

As a workplace-relationships expert with a decade of experience assisting remote and on-site teams in resolving conflict, Penny Tremblay has discovered a singular path through conflict: facing it head-on. Drawing upon her extensive expertise, Penny has designed eight proven strategies aimed at empowering individuals to become responsible, influential, and productive problem solvers.

According to her organic research on the impact of COVID on workplace conflict, over 550 global respondents have indicated these strategies have proven effective in helping work teams navigate and resolve conflicts effectively. By implementing these strategies, professionals can foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, ultimately driving organizational success in the post-pandemic world.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 217 x 149 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538170212