Conflict is an inevitable result of interactions between people with different goals, priorities, and personalities. It can be caused by poorly defined goals, lack of trust and cooperation, unclear roles, and failed communication. Common sources of conflict include preferred work methods, limited resources, differing priorities, personality differences, and power struggles. Left unmanaged, conflict leads to stress, absenteeism, turnover, demotivation, and reduced productivity for organizations. Effective conflict management requires identifying the source, handling it in a fair way, and using strategies like competition, accommodation, avoidance, compromise, or collaboration. Key skills for resolving conflict include listening, flexibility, willingness to change views, agreeing to disagree, and addressing the underlying issues. While uncomfortable,