As a newly hired consultant to the chief executive officer (CEO) of a healthcare organization, identify elements found in an effective health care workgroup and identify barriers to communication that may cause conflict within a group. Suggest some types of communication techniques that can be used to avoid conflicts within a team.

Address ways to improve communication among departments in an organization to avoid conflict.

Finally, identify strategies that may be used to avoid recurring conflicts and ways a leader can ensure conflict is respectful and productive within the team in the organization.