Conflict Resolution Scenario #3

Your boss has openly asked your team if anyone wants to have an opportunity to manage the new intern. You are excited about this opportunity because you have expressed an interest in gaining management skills, so you write an email explaining to your boss that you are interested. It has been a few weeks now, and you have yet to receive a response. In the most recent staff meeting, your boss announces that another one of your team members will be managing the intern. You feel disappointed and discouraged that you did not receive this opportunity. How might you approach this situation with your boss?

Conflict Analysis

In the comment section below, please answer at least two of the following questions and respond to one of your classmates:

• What type of conflict is showing up?​
• What is the root cause of the conflict?​
• How are power dynamics occurring?​
• How can the conflict be resolved?