Conflict management essentials and the power of body awareness | #13. English

Chaos Catalyst host Debbie Baute dives into the world of conflict management within organizational ecosystems. Reflecting on her recent guest lecture at the University of Antwerp, Debbie explores why conflict is often avoided, yet essential for personal and organizational growth. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to assess conflict with tools like the Glasl Escalation Ladder, embrace body awareness, and apply the Thomas-Kilmann model’s five conflict management styles to lead effectively. You’ll also discover how viewing conflict through an ecosystem lens can transform challenges into growth opportunities for leaders and teams alike.

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Glasl’s conflict escalation ladder: https://www.debbiebaute.com/post/can-this-conflict-even-be-resolved 

Thomas-Kilmann model: https://www.debbiebaute.com/post/understanding-the-5-conflict-styles-in-the-thomas-kilmann-model 

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:25 - Ecosystem conflict management

03:31 - Engaging in conflict assessment

07:01 - Essential conflict management skill

13:44 - Thomas-Kilmann conflict model explained

23:04 - Recap of conflict management skills

24:16 - Conflicts as personality development tools

25:27 - Managing conflict when you are a people pleaser

27:58 - Outro