Research 2025-12-08 Conflict Management Geneva

Should you combine styles in hierarchical conflict?

Should you combine styles in hierarchical conflict? — SHR, Geneva
Should you combine styles in hierarchical conflict? — SHR, Geneva

Should you combine styles in hierarchical conflict? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Van de Vliert, Euwema and Huismans (1995, Journal of Applied Psychology) find effectiveness comes from combined behaviours, notably problem solving.

The limit

Simulated police scenarios. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Should you combine styles in hierarchical conflict? — SHR, Geneva — Genève
Should you combine styles in hierarchical conflict? — SHR, Geneva — Genève

Practical check in Geneva

Prepare two behaviours to combine before your next disagreement with a superior. To go further: explore the Conflict Management training in Geneva, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Conflict Management in Geneva

Conflict Management training in Geneva — in practice
Conflict Management training in Geneva — in practice
Conflict Management training in Geneva — hands-on workshop
Conflict Management training in Geneva — hands-on workshop
Conflict Management training in Geneva — on the ground
Conflict Management training in Geneva — on the ground