Define conflict and explain why it exists – addressing the causes of conflict and multiple aspects of diversity.

Week 9 Assignment – Diagnosing & Resolving Conflict
Overview
Workforce diversity can create the potential for conflict. Your task as a leader is to provide appropriate conflict resolution support so that the workforce functions effectively and efficiently. In addition, it is key for leaders to identify how they contribute to creating a culture of belonging, which hopefully will reduce conflict for all employees. This assignment provides you with the opportunity to analyze the nature of inclusivity and conflict management in diverse workplaces.
Preparation
Review the Inclusive Leadership Continuum from How to Be an Inclusive Leader.
Review The Conflict Resolution Toolbox.
Review Chapter 3 – The Conflict Story: A Case Study.
Instructions
Define conflict and explain why it exists – addressing the causes of conflict and multiple aspects of diversity. Title this section Conflict in Diverse Workforces.
Evaluate your own behaviors and mindsets towards diversity and inclusion in the workplace based on the Inclusive Leadership Continuum. Title this section Diversity and Inclusion.
Apply an appropriate conflict analysis model (from The Conflict Resolution Toolbox).
Identify a conflict in the case study (from The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Chapter 3 – The Conflict Story: A Case Study). Title this section Case Study Conflict.
Choose an appropriate conflict resolution model (from The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Chapters 4–12) and explain why it is appropriate for diagnosing the conflict you identified. Title this section Conflict Resolution Model.
Assess one process used to resolve conflict and explain its outcomes. Title this section Process and Outcomes.
Provide the strategic direction of the model. Title this section Conflict Analysis Results.
Include at least four references from material outside the textbook to support your explanations.