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In this chapter, we will introduce several frameworks, practical strategies, and resources that can be used to prevent, pre-empt, and/or resolve conflict in scientific teams. Because conflict can adversely affect group interactions and undermine the collaboration necessary for effective team functioning the earlier tools and approaches are used, the better.
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Bennett, L.M., Gadlin, H. (2019). Conflict Prevention and Management in Science Teams. In: Hall, K., Vogel, A., Croyle, R. (eds) Strategies for Team Science Success. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20992-6_22
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