This is a presentation that I did in a Cross Cultural Ministries Class at EPIC BIBLE COLLEGE in Sacramento, CA. I am beginning to do some training in Team Building and Conflict Management. Conflict is the greatest catalyst to organization transformation. If you would like to read more of the material that I present please go to my blog www.realgreatness.com

1. Al Soto, M.A.
Building Teams By
Embracing Conflict

2. Write out what is the
most impacting memory
that you have from
your family of origin
(both positive & negative)
and explain why…
Systemically: Ontological
Who You Are – “BEING” before “DOING”

3. Imago Dei
People are valued and they are the one
commodity that has the power to change!

4. Cultural / Historical
Eastern:
Integration of the Cognitive,
Emotional & Spiritual
Approach: Transformational
Western:
Platonic-Divided
Approach: Informational

5. Leadership Styles Across Cultures
• Leadership styles may vary among different countries
or cultures
• European managers tend to be more people-oriented
than American or Japanese managers
• In Japan the prime emphasis is on a group rather that
an individual
• Organizations in the United States tend to be very
profit-oriented and thus tend to downplay the
importance of individuals
• Cross-cultural difference occur in time horizons

6. Perceived Differences:
Managers vs. Leaders

7. Recent Findings and Insights about
Leadership

8. Team Conflict:
Necessary/Unnecessary
Disturbance

9. A group of individuals
becomes a team when…
Individual charismas compliment
one another toward a common
purpose/goal
Team members are committed to
each other — providing support
for one another and holding each
other accountable

10. How Teams Form

25. Unhealthy conflict stems
from dysfunction
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42. Bayside Covenant Agreement
We are committed to having a prayerful attitude
and intentionally following through on our
commitments to others.
We are committed to unselfishly treat others with
mercy, grace, kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience.
We are committed to maintaining a healthy team
atmosphere, putting the team needs first, remaining
teachable and open to counseling.
We are committed to living in peace, speaking the
truth in love, and actively seek to resolve conflicts.

43. Bayside Covenant Agreement
We are committed to affirming the members of
the team both publicly and privately.
We are committed to exercise discernment which
is the ability to step-back, reflect, and listen in order
to nurture a wider awareness.
We are committed to acting in a way that honors
God and the team.
We are committed to sharing God’s unique
spiritual gifts with joy and thanksgiving with the
team.

44. Al Soto, M.A.
Building Teams By
Embracing Conflict