--- title: Strategic Thinking | Conflict description: Conflict | Thoughts from Alembic Strategy on profit, growth, strategy and performance --- [![Alembicstrategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png?width=218&height=76&name=logo.png "Alembicstrategy")](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/) # Strategic Thinking ![Alembic-Resized-Max](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg?width=2420&height=692&name=Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg) # Strategic Thinking - - [![Conflict](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jessworkaccount_communication_conflict_in_the_workplace_a762e50f-378b-4efa-8e5c-e3706db6086c.png?width=142&name=jessworkaccount_communication_conflict_in_the_workplace_a762e50f-378b-4efa-8e5c-e3706db6086c.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict) ## [Conflict](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict) Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships - it is part of being human! It is uncomfortable and difficult to manage, but as leaders, we need to [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Oct 18, 2023 [![To Connect or Not to Connect? That Is the Question. Part Two: Experiencing Relational Boundaries](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Part%202.jpg?width=142&name=Part%202.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/experiencing-relational-boundaries) ## [To Connect or Not to Connect? That Is the Question. Part Two: Experiencing Relational Boundaries](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/experiencing-relational-boundaries) In my first article on boundaries, I introduced the fundamentals of connecting and separating at both a cellular level and as a whole person. In this [![Sarah Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Sarah-2-1.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/sarah-mayhew) [Sarah Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/sarah-mayhew) [![Sarah Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Sarah-2-1.png)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/sarah-mayhew) [Sarah Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/sarah-mayhew) [Sarah Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/sarah-mayhew) [![Sarah Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Sarah-2-1.png)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/sarah-mayhew) Jun 29, 2022 [![The Importance of Effective Internal Communication](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-importance-of-effective-internal-communication) ## [The Importance of Effective Internal Communication](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-importance-of-effective-internal-communication) This article is part of our efficiency series where we give our top tips on how you can identify the areas of inefficiency/waste and how to begin [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Dec 16, 2021 [![Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blob.jpeg?width=142&name=blob.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tips-for-handling-difficult-conversations) ## [Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tips-for-handling-difficult-conversations) Get in touch: nick.mayhew@alembicstrategy.com Life as a leader inevitably means you're going to encounter hard conversations. You might be great at [![Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Roseanna%20cropped%20photo-1-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) [Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) Strategy Facilitator and Client Manager at Alembic Strategy [![Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Roseanna%20cropped%20photo-1-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) [Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) [Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) Strategy Facilitator and Client Manager at Alembic Strategy [![Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Roseanna%20cropped%20photo-1-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) Apr 23, 2020 [![5 Techniques to Resolve Conflict in the Office](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tug-of-war.jpg?width=142&name=tug-of-war.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/5-techniques-to-resolve-conflict-in-the-office) ## [5 Techniques to Resolve Conflict in the Office](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/5-techniques-to-resolve-conflict-in-the-office) Get in touch: nick.mayhew@alembicstrategy.com When office productivity is threatened by an outbreak of toxicity There are days where office politics [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Feb 29, 2020 [![Mediating Conflict for Leaders](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/resolve-conflict.png?width=142&name=resolve-conflict.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/mediating-conflict-for-leaders) ## [Mediating Conflict for Leaders](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/mediating-conflict-for-leaders) Get in touch: nick.mayhew@alembicstrategy.com The benefits of mediation for leadership Mediating isn't just for divorce lawyers. For C-suite leaders [![David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/David%20edited-1.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [![David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/David%20edited-1.png)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [![David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/David%20edited-1.png)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) Feb 11, 2020 [![Confused Identity](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alembic-workers-interacting.jpg?width=142&name=alembic-workers-interacting.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-power-of-identity) ## [Confused Identity](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-power-of-identity) Get in touch: nick.mayhew@alembicstrategy.com Words are powerful. Consider the phrase "I love you". Imagine saying it to someone you are in a [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Oct 15, 2019 [![Conflict Resolution Week 7: Repairing a Relationship After Conflict](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wooden-ladder-3803017_1920.jpg?width=142&name=wooden-ladder-3803017_1920.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-7-repairing-a-relationship-after-conflict) ## [Conflict Resolution Week 7: Repairing a Relationship After Conflict](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-7-repairing-a-relationship-after-conflict) After conflict has occurred, it is vital that steps are taken to resolve any outstanding issues or concerns. Introducing this into your [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) May 7, 2019 [![Conflict Resolution Week 6: Leave Emotion and Personal Feelings Behind](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/window-2603694_1920-1.jpg?width=142&name=window-2603694_1920-1.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-6-leave-emotion-and-personal-feelings-behind) ## [Conflict Resolution Week 6: Leave Emotion and Personal Feelings Behind](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-6-leave-emotion-and-personal-feelings-behind) Emotions are a normal part of being human. Anger Frustration Worry Lack of control Feeling ignored Disappointment They all occur regularly at work [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Apr 24, 2019 [![Conflict Resolution Week 5: Team Psychology - Forming to Performing](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cumulonimbus-3194237_1920.jpg?width=142&name=cumulonimbus-3194237_1920.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-5-team-psychology-forming-to-performing) ## [Conflict Resolution Week 5: Team Psychology - Forming to Performing](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-5-team-psychology-forming-to-performing) Every team will go through a set of stages in its lifetime: Forming, Storming, Norming and (hopefully) Performing. However, conflict can threaten to [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Apr 5, 2019 [All posts](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/all) [Next](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tag/conflict/page/2) ### ELSEWHERE - [mailto:info@alembicstrategy.com](mailto:info@alembicstrategy.com) - - ### Links [Why Alembic?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/why-alembic) [Resources](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/resources) [People](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/our-people) [Contact Us](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/contact-us) ### Connect ### Our Partners [![FBU Logo](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FBU%20Logo-RED-01.png?width=596&name=FBU%20Logo-RED-01.png "FBU Logo")](https://www.familybusinessunited.com/) [![Mindshop Logo](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2017.03.08-1.png?width=3196&name=Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2017.03.08-1.png "Mindshop Logo")](https://web.mindshop.com/) ### Site credentials Copyright © Alembic Strategy Ltd. 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