There is always going to be someone that disagrees with you from time to time. That is inevitable. How will you deal with conflict in your team?

Hopefully, not like this

How we deal with it can produce vastly different results. If the conflict is between team members, it is easy for the issue to bleed over into team dynamics. We don't want that.

With that being understood, it is essential for the team to be prepared to deal with conflicts effectively and resolve them with minimal impact. It is necessary to have a sound methodology to achieve this so let's discuss that. I have a proposal for the organization know as @steemflagrewards as I understand there may be a need currently.

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First, a role known as mediator should be instated.

Both parties will explain their side of the problem and the mediator will be charged with finding a fair solution.

Mediation activity will be logged and available to SFR Discord's users for transparency. This role will rotate quarterly.

There will be compensation for executing the duties assigned to this role which include but are not limited to:

1. Contacting parties in disagreement to set up interviews.

2. Interview both parties. Assess the nature of the disagreement and identify probable solutions.

3. Present the potential solutions and discuss in a conflict resolution session with the mediator moderating.

4. Based on feedback from conflict resolution session, present acceptable solution on the blockchain with both parties signing their affirmation as comments.

With 4 easy steps, the conflict has been resolved.

That's the vision at least. Think the execution will be the responsibility of others. What's important is it was done in a satisfactory manner for both parties. This boosts morale and good morale is just good business.

What if one party is being unreasonable?

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If that's the case, it is the mediators job to find out. In such instances, the mediator will present the facts to a committee consisting of the SFR stakeholders to determine the best course of action.

We want to prevent it from getting to that point but that is where bad things can happen such as revocation of permissions, Discord roles etc. I will not be the judge of these outcomes. It will be democratic process.

If you are part of the SFR staff and accept this general proposal for the mediator role assigned to conflict resolution duty, please comment with your concurrence of the proposal as stated. If you do not concur, please do the same but please add your reasoning and possible alternative proposal.

As a stakeholder, obviously I concur with my proposal as stated and, if the consensus is for the proposal, I will work with my colleagues to refine said proposal with all the minutia pertaining to the implementation thereof.

Even if you are not a stakeholder, I would be glad hear your perspective and experiences on this issue.

Now, that I have your attention. Don't forget to check out @steemflagrewards. We have devised a system to reward your valuable downvotes against the abuse that plagues the blockchain.

That's all she wrote. See y'all next time

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