How to Handle Aggressive Timelines and Interdepartmental Tensions at Work

How to Handle Aggressive Timelines and Interdepartmental Tensions at Work

July 19, 2026 · 18 min · Season 1 · Episode 114

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Simon Goode analyzes a workplace conflict case study involving a cross-department dispute over an aggressive project deadline.

In this episode, Simon Goode analyzes a workplace conflict case study involving a cross-department dispute over an aggressive project deadline in a manufacturing company. He explores the roles of interests, structure, relationship dynamics, and different conflict modes—including competing, compromising, and collaborating—in resolving the issues between engineering and production teams. Simon Goode also highlights practical negotiation concepts like BATNA and the importance of clear, future-fo...

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