Workplace conflict is inevitable, but it doesn't need to be destructive. Follow these steps and learn how to manage conflict to create better teams and a better culture. When it's managed with intention and clarity, conflict can lead to better communication, deeper trust and smarter teamwork. Conflict can be a catalystRemember that conflict isn't bad, and it's not the opposite of collaboration. Because the best teams aren't the ones that avoid conflict, they're the ones that know how to move through it together.