Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Any scenario in which you live, work, and collaborate with others is susceptible to conflict.

Because workplaces are made up of employees with different backgrounds, personalities, opinions, and daily lives, discord is bound to occur. To navigate it, it's crucial to understand why it arises and your options for resolving it.

Pretending conflicts don't exist doesn't make it go away. Ignoring issues can lead to missed deadlines, festering resentment, and unsuccessful initiatives. Conflict can show up as insults, bullying, noncooperation, or anger, often triggered by personality clashes, miscommunication, or poor management.

If left unaddressed, the impacts can be damaging to workflow. Not all conflicts lead to negat...