Interpersonal Conflict

Conflict in teams can be classified into three main types, each with distinct sources and impacts.

  1. Process Conflict
  2. Task Conflict
  3. Relationship Conflict

Interplay:

  • Process and Task conflict can be constructive if managed, leading to better decisions and clarity.
  • Relationship conflict is usually destructive, but it often emerges when task/process conflicts are mishandled.