If we talk about Oil and Gas Exploration projects, as the information is very scarce, it is quite critical to manage the team operations. It is very important to have a constructive environment to reduce the frequency of conflicts be it based on technical aspects or managerial, the integrated team should have clear set of defined goals and responsibilities.

Healthy tension aka conflict can be a catalyst to achieving high performance. Team members should feel comfortable challenging each other as long as it’s done fairly. It’s the manager’s job to mediate if the conflict or tension becomes unhealthy or offensive. This type of conflict needs to be addressed quickly or will most certainly cause division and hinder performance.

Be open to dialogue. Create effective channels where everyone can voice out their grievances to be heard. Finally, apply human face and effective mediation techniques in resolving the conflict.

In my experience to address conflicts effectively in a diverse team, I focus on open communication, transparence, active listening, and fostering mutual respect of point of view. I create a safe space for dialogue, analyzing root causes, and guide the team toward collaborative solutions while emphasizing shared goals. By remaining mindful of cultural differences and following up to ensure lasting resolutions, I maintain a productive and cohesive team environment.

To manage team conflicts effectively, I apply psychological principles from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I focus on fostering open communication to address underlying beliefs driving conflicts, encouraging empathy, and reframing negative thought patterns. Setting clear expectations and roles also helps prevent misunderstandings. Early mediation ensures issues are resolved constructively, maintaining team cohesion and productivity

It's very important to understand that it is almost impossible to have two or more people in agreement with everything at all times and situations. In fact it is abnormal not to have conflict among a diverse team.This is why as a team leader, one should be ready to always listen, be assertive, Lead by example through acknowledgement and respect of personal boundaries and the team needs remind at all time to always focus on the success of the team's goal and efforts on satisfying individual goal and ego should be pointed out and discouraged at all times.

Demonstrate calm, respectful, and solution-oriented conflict resolution techniques as a leader. Be open about the rationale behind decisions to build trust and reduce perceptions of bias.

1. Establish Clear Goals and Expectations • Define the project’s objectives, timelines, and deliverables clearly. 2. Foster Open Communication • Create an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns. • Use collaboration tools to keep everyone updated. 3. Ensure Safety and Compliance Adopt Effective Conflict Management • Address conflicts promptly and fairly, using mediation when needed. • Focus on finding solutions that benefit the team and the project. 4. Be Adaptable • Oil and gas exploration projects often face unpredictable challenges. 5. Cultivate Strong Leadership • Build trust with your team through transparency and consistent decision-making.

When the team have a clear target and each one of them even they have their own agenda, however; they will agreed on that target will met their goals and plans. And there are other ways you can try to, using emotional intelligence highly effective.