Over the course of one's life, chances are you will face all of these; and at the beginning of one's career it is likely that your resolve will be tested. How you respond to conflict can and will have a far greater reach than you can imagine.
As athletic trainers, we are in a position that can lend itself to conflict. Conflicts of interest between us and coaches, parents, administrators and even athletes. Standing fast, and sticking to your guns can be challenging, and often uncomfortable.
Take, for example, a situation when a student-athlete is evaluated and treated by your fellow athletic trainer, but is not feeling any better after several days. You evaluate and come to a different conclusion regarding the student-athlete's condition and change their course of treatment. This could create a problem. It often won't, though, because the interest of any athletic trainer isn't being right, it is doing the right thing by our patient.
Other examples:
Coaches wanting kids to play before they are cleared.
Athletic directors asking you to do things additional to your athletic training duties.
Teacher/Athletic Trainer. 'Nuff said.
I am a "do the right thing" person. I operate that way in my everyday life and specifically in my work setting. I know that we all strive to be that, and it can be difficult. Doing what is right is not always popular, and is often not easy. Confronting your peers or supervisors is an uncomfortable situation, but it is sometimes necessary.
How do you deal with conflict resolution?
1 comment:
Even though I am not "young," I just wanted to write & say--Good Post. Doing the right thing is always the best thing. Even when no one will see, always but always maintain your integrity.
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