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Your team is stressed by impending deadlines. How do you resolve conflicts effectively?

Facing tight deadlines? Share your strategies for managing team conflicts effectively.

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Your team is stressed by impending deadlines. How do you resolve conflicts effectively?

Facing tight deadlines? Share your strategies for managing team conflicts effectively.

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    Amir abd al aziz

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    To resolve conflicts effectively under tight deadlines, prioritize open communication and active listening. Address issues immediately, ensuring everyone feels heard. Focus on solutions rather than blame. Reassign tasks if necessary to balance workload, and encourage collaboration to find common ground. Reinforce the importance of the team’s collective goals and support each other to stay focused on results.

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    Rajdeep D.
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    Deadlines are like spicy food — handle them well, and they add flavor; mismanage them, and they burn! To resolve conflicts: 1. Acknowledge the Stress – A team under pressure needs empathy, not more pressure. 2. Clarify Priorities – Not everything is urgent. Sort tasks like a pro chef — main course first, garnish later. 3. Encourage Open Dialogue – Let everyone air concerns, minus the drama. 4. Delegate Smartly – Play to strengths, ensuring workload balance. 5. Inject Humor & Motivation – A well-timed joke or pep talk works wonders. 6. Celebrate Small Wins – Morale skyrockets when progress is visible. Deadlines are inevitable; burnout isn’t. Keep the team aligned, and you’ll hit the finish line together!

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    Niko V. Manoukian

    Solving Problems and Driving Growth

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    Start by listening to each side and acknowledging the pressure they’re under. Clarify priorities so everyone knows what matters most. Break tasks into smaller parts and reassign if needed to ease the load. Keep communication open and supportive to move forward together.

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    Dr. Seema Shah

    Corporate Trainer- EI Behavioural, Counseling, Mentoring & Coaching in B2B & B2C space; 35+years in Academia & Industry; Ex NMIMS; Explore naram- knitted & corcheted products on Brown Living

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    I resolve conflicts by fostering open communication, addressing concerns directly, and aligning the team on priorities. I encourage collaboration, delegate tasks effectively, and provide support where needed. If tensions rise, I mediate fairly, focusing on solutions rather than blame. Keeping a calm, positive environment and reinforcing shared goals helps maintain productivity.

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    Clara Griffin

    Creative leader in client service & field fundraising | Building high-performing teams that drive purpose and results

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    When deadlines loom, conflict doesn’t scare me- - it signals opportunity. I treat it like smoke before the fire: a chance to act before the damage is done. First, I zoom out. Is this tension caused by pressure, people, or process? Then I zoom in - private check-ins, quiet honesty, no judgment. I don’t rush to fix everything. I ask better questions. I shift the energy, not just the workload. A bit of clarity, a bit of humour, and a reminder we’re on the same side. Conflict, handled right, doesn’t slow us down- - it sharpens us. Under pressure, I don’t manage people -I guide momentum.

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    Mahendran Krishnan
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    Encourage Open Communication: Ensure everyone feels heard. Focus on the Goal: Align the team on shared objectives. Acknowledge Stress: Validate feelings and foster empathy. Collaborate on Solutions: Work together to find the best path forward. Lead by Example: Stay calm, focused, and positive. By fostering understanding, connection, collaboration, we can turn challenges into growth opportunities

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    Kanikka Dewanii
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    In the fast-paced world of beauty and skincare, deadlines can be overwhelming, but a stressed team is less productive. As a founder, I focus on clear communication, prioritization, and empathy to resolve conflicts effectively. First, I ensure open discussions—allowing team members to voice concerns. Next, I restructure tasks, eliminating unnecessary bottlenecks. Encouraging short breaks and fostering a supportive work culture prevents burnout. Finally, leading by example—staying calm and solution-driven—helps the team regain focus. A united team is the secret to meeting deadlines without compromising creativity or well-being.

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