During a project's design phase, two key team members are at an impasse regarding the implementation strategy. One member favors a more innovative approach, claiming it will result in a superior product, while the other advocates for a traditional method, emphasizing quicker delivery and reduced risk. As the project manager, what is the most suitable initial step to facilitate an effective conflict resolution?
Assign a third team member to act as an arbiter and decide how to move forward.
Decide in favor of the more innovative approach, as fostering creativity is a good project goal, and inform the other member about this decision.
Initiate a meeting where both members can present their arguments, ensuring you actively listen to their concerns and reasoning before proceeding to problem-solving.
Recommend postponing the decision on implementation strategy until more information is available.
The correct answer involves active listening to understand both parties' perspectives fully. Active listening is a crucial first step in conflict resolution as it helps to clarify positions, demonstrate empathy, and serves as a basis for finding a mutually acceptable solution. Directly jumping into solving the problem without understanding both sides, dictating a solution, or allowing one side to decide without regard to the other can escalate the conflict or result in suboptimal project outcomes.
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