Research 2026-02-03 Conflict Management Lausanne

Does conflict timing matter as much as intensity?

Does conflict timing matter as much as intensity? — SHR, Lausanne
Does conflict timing matter as much as intensity? — SHR, Lausanne

Does conflict timing matter as much as intensity? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Karen Jehn and Elizabeth Mannix (2001, Academy of Management Journal) find high performers had moderate task conflict mid-project and little relationship conflict.

The limit

MBA student teams over a short period. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Does conflict timing matter as much as intensity? — SHR, Lausanne — Vaud
Does conflict timing matter as much as intensity? — SHR, Lausanne — Vaud

Practical check in Lausanne

Schedule a mid-project meeting dedicated to challenging the plan. To go further: explore the Conflict Management training in Lausanne, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Conflict Management in Lausanne

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