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How can Network Administrators use conflict resolution skills to advance their careers?

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As a network administrator, you are responsible for managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure of your organization. You have to deal with various challenges, such as troubleshooting network issues, implementing security policies, upgrading hardware and software, and coordinating with other IT staff and users. Sometimes, these tasks can lead to conflicts, misunderstandings, or disagreements among different parties. How can you use conflict resolution skills to handle these situations effectively and advance your career? In this article, we will discuss some tips and strategies for network administrators to improve their conflict resolution skills and enhance their professional development.

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Jacques Mahoudeaux

System & Network Engineer - CCNA - CyberOps/Devnet Associate

1 Define the problem

The first step in resolving any conflict is to identify and define the problem clearly. You need to understand the root cause, the impact, and the expectations of the involved parties. You also need to avoid making assumptions, jumping to conclusions, or blaming others. Instead, you should gather relevant facts, data, and evidence to support your analysis and diagnosis. For example, if you are facing a network outage, you should use tools and methods to determine the source and scope of the problem, and communicate the findings to your stakeholders.

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Working as a junior Network administrator is really challenging as most position are support role and mean dealing with user's issues every day. Moreover, a network issue often occur at worst moment and cause anger and stress to both users sometimes against support team. Defining the problem with user's help must be done quickly. To help in the process it is important to make understand to the counterpart that everybody want the normal state to resume and that a goodwill cooperation is necessary to achieve this goal. In return it is important for the tech to have a careful listening and to keep the requester updated on troubleshooting advancement.

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2 Listen actively

The second step in resolving any conflict is to listen actively to the perspectives and concerns of the other parties. You need to show respect, empathy, and curiosity, and avoid interrupting, judging, or criticizing. You should also ask open-ended questions, paraphrase what you hear, and summarize the main points. Listening actively can help you build rapport, clarify misunderstandings, and identify common goals and interests. For example, if you are implementing a new security policy that affects the users, you should listen to their feedback and explain the benefits and risks of the change.

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Jacques Mahoudeaux

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While working with non technical person, it is important to be careful about all reported information, which often will come in disorder and without specific vocabulary. Asking analogy and focusing on physical element can be key to help the counterpart to provide all intel, Users may have to be guided so they can more easily express their issue / symptoms : What are led indicators ? did they hear special sounds (BIOS beeper, Fan exhaustion... ). Talking to technical colleague can be challenging too. Ensure that you let them the required space to express their opinion without judgment, then, when all point of view are shared you can have a constructive debate

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3 Generate options

The third step in resolving any conflict is to generate options for solving the problem. You need to brainstorm and evaluate possible solutions, and consider the pros and cons of each option. You should also involve the other parties in the process, and seek their input and suggestions. Generating options can help you find creative and mutually acceptable outcomes, and avoid imposing your own preferences or opinions. For example, if you are upgrading a network device that requires downtime, you should explore different ways to minimize the disruption and inconvenience for the users.

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4 Negotiate effectively

The fourth step in resolving any conflict is to negotiate effectively with the other parties. You need to present your options clearly and persuasively, and highlight the benefits and value of your proposal. You should also listen to the other parties' proposals, and acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses. Negotiating effectively can help you reach a fair and reasonable agreement, and avoid compromising or conceding too much. For example, if you are coordinating with another IT staff on a network project, you should negotiate the roles, responsibilities, and deadlines of each team member.

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To negotiate effectively keep record of all the action you have done priory, related to the argumentation. Without exaggeration, put a value on the achievement you shared to the teams. It doesn't have necessarily to be in term of cash, it can also be new new comfort or capabilities added to the IT domain. In companies, IT use to be seen more as a cost more than an income. Be aware of this and without anger, remind your board/colleague that IT is now a major component of many company whatever the field they are work for.

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5 Follow up and monitor

The fifth step in resolving any conflict is to follow up and monitor the implementation and results of the agreement. You need to document and communicate the details and expectations of the agreement, and ensure that all parties are on the same page. You should also monitor the progress and performance of the solution, and provide feedback and support as needed. Following up and monitoring can help you ensure the quality and effectiveness of the solution, and avoid any issues or disputes. For example, if you are troubleshooting a network issue, you should follow up with the users and verify that the issue is resolved.

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6 Learn and improve

The sixth step in resolving any conflict is to learn and improve from the experience. You need to reflect and evaluate the process and outcome of the conflict resolution, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of your skills and approach. You should also seek and receive feedback from the other parties, and appreciate their contributions and cooperation. Learning and improving can help you enhance your knowledge and skills, and avoid repeating the same mistakes or problems. For example, if you are implementing a new network policy, you should learn from the feedback and results, and improve your policy and process.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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