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Five ways to deal with fighting team members

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Managers often come across unpleasant situations, where they find team members locking horns. In such cases, is it best for him or her to not interfere, or does that seem apathetic? Shreya Roy speaks to experts to find five ways to deal with team members who are having a fight.

1. Take Preventive Measures

At work, not having clearly defined boundaries is bound to lead to fights. "Don't create cause for conflict of interest. Give people clearly defined KRAs and deliverables, and ensure there are no overlaps of roles, so that people are not stepping on each other's toes, encroaching on each other's space," says Premlesh Machama, managing director, CareerBuilder, India.

2. Get to the Root of the Problem

Sometimes a fight is nothing but a simple misunderstanding. Speak to the team members individually, and even to peers, to understand what the issue is. "If it is a simple misunderstanding, it can be very easily solved if you just explain to them individually, and get them to reconcile," says Rajiv Burman, managing partner, Light House Partners. If however, someone is being unreasonable, and there is a personal cause for the fight, sorting it out can be far trickier.

3. Get Them to Work Out the Problem

Facilitate an interaction where they can sit together, and thrash out the issue. "If they can't sort it out amongst themselves, get external help, counsellors, conflict resolution experts, workshops, etc," saysRavi Shankar, chief people officer, Mindtree.

4. Approach Without Bias

Sometimes, managers favour one employee over the other. If that is the case, it will only make things worse. Keep your bias out in resolving conflicts. But this does not mean that you don't act upon it, in order to look un-biased. "How you achieve this is by ensuring that both parties are rewarded or punished equally," adds Machama.

5. Separate the Two

This is a good old trick that most have seen even at school. "This is the ultimate possibility. If they are good performers, and you don't want to lose them, separate them. Chemistry is a very real thing, and sometimes, it's just not in your control," says Burman.