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Ideas on Conflict within Groups

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Conflict seems to be residue of unmet expectations. In the lower level degrees of conflict, we feel the effects of feeling unloved, uninformed, and financially dependent because conflicting expectations and goals were in contempt with each other. Rhetoric was used as an alternative to unlawful resolutions imposed by antiquitous courts, etc. The power of the verbal word is invaluable when presented with consideration for its audience.

But conflict today exists in multiple arenas for which oral communication can not suffice as a pacifier. Managing conflict today exists on so many levels as we live multiple lives within one day and we deal with different groups of people that have varying levels of conscious awareness (like those who work in Alzheimer’s care or other special needs arenas). We are professionals, mothers, daughters, partners, patrons, registrants, believers, etc. and each institution (both formal and informal) expects something vital from us.

They want to take a part of us in order to collectively define the sum of its parts and insodoing they indirectly invite us to artfully imagine our take on the reality of living as said characters. It’s an interesting invite and if taken serious, could really contribute to a constructive self-evaluation. Task-related conflict is embedded in the operations of a group or organization. The dynamic that exists is contained within a need for productivity, a shared mission, interdependence, and the parts of a whole carrying their own weight. Tasks are assigned and assumed in order to carry out a mission or goal that benefits the whole.

When disagreements ensue, conflict abounds and interferes with streamlining as well as processing. When this happens, work is stalled and emotive issues arise (pride, embarrassment, selfishness, insecurity, unreasonable rationalizing and patronizing, etc.) Suddenly, the task-related conflict is embedded in more than the operations and individuals find it more difficult to do their jobs and successfully resolve the initial conflict.

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You Can Be a PR Pro

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Are you someone who is outgoing and also has a passion for writing?
If you are a good communicator who has strong written and verbal communication skills, then you might want to consider a career in public relations (PR).
Public relations is the practice of managing the reputation of a client, whether it’s an entertainer, an organization, an event or a government institution, it is the job of the PR professional to showcase the client in the best light possible by communicating largely positive information to the public and press.
So how does someone start a career path to become a PR professional?
Most learning institutions offer bachelor’s degrees in public relations and those that do not typically offer a general degree in communications. Courses within this discipline include basic writing and design, media relations and generally courses that are related to advertising and marketing. It’s likely there are now courses that pertain to new media such as the Internet and social media outlets, both of which are now being incorporated into PR strategies.
Aside from obtaining a degree in public relations, there are several other avenues that you can pursue to learn more about the field. These include attending workshops that are focused on PR practices and professional networks that focus on PR. Another alternative to traditional coursework is offering to job shadow or mentor those who are already working in the field.
After you have a core understanding of public relations, you can determine the type of public relations that you want to practice, whether it’s corporate communications, which involves representing the image of an organization and includes writing communications for publication, hosting events, attending trade shows and acting as a public spokesperson for the organization, among other things, or celebrity or event management. Whatever your choice, a career in PR is exciting and boasts plenty of opportunity for those in the field.

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