HANDLINGGROUPCONFLICT EFFICIENTLY
Whether it’s a school or work environment, you’ll be faced with working in groups at some point. As a leader in a group, you will need to speak for the group, direct the group’s energy, and handle group conflict. Conflict can slow a group’s progress or prevent it from achieving its goals, but it can also be used to fuel the group’s overall performance. Managing group conflict can be daunting, but when approached in the right way, you can sometimes turn a negative into a positive. Recognize Conflict When you notice the first sign of conflict arising in your group, don’t ignore it. Acknowledging a conflict within a group can prevent it from escalating into something worse. Conflicts aren’t always detrimental, but it’s important to recognize them as soon as possible. At the first signs of a dispute of any kind, discuss it with your other group members to see if they also feel there is an issue and get their perspective on it. Resolve the Conflict After the group has recognized the problem, come up with solutions as a team. A solution may include discussing how the disagreement can impact the team’s productivity and accomplishments. Give each team member a chance to speak their mind about the problem and what they think is the best way to solve it. Another option is to split the team into smaller groups to discuss the issue and then come together as a whole to talk about it at large. Discussing it as a group allows every member’s opinions to be heard, and this open communication can help the group come to a resolution together.
Prevent Conflict
When faced with conflicts, many people tend to shy away from or ignore the problem, but that doesn’t prevent the issue from growing. In a group setting, it’s important to push the conflict into the spotlight and address it as soon as it arises. Acknowledging the conflict quickly with clear communication and levelheadedness prevents it from becoming worse later on.
Conflicts don’t have to make a group unpleasant. Continue to work with your team, and you’ll soon find that any problems you encounter can be overcome.
‘HEADLESS’ APPLESONHORSEBACK
SUDOKU
A take on the classic “devils on horseback” hors d’oeuvres, this recipe requires only three ingredients. These little bundles of flavor are the perfect finger food for your next get-together.
INGREDIENTS
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16 very thin slices of pancetta (or cured, unsmoked bacon)
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3 ounces manchego cheese, 1/4 inch thick Toothpicks for skewering
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2 pink lady apples
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DIRECTIONS
1. Core apples and cut each into 8 wedges. Remove rind of manchego cheese and cut into 2-inch sticks. 2. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high. 3. On a cutting board, lay pancetta or bacon slices flat and place an apple wedge and piece of cheese in the center of each. 4. Roll pancetta tightly and skewer with toothpick. 5. Grill until cheese is melted and pancetta or bacon is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. 6. Drain excess grease on a paper towel and serve hot.
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