In the scenario below, despite Andrea's attempt to deal with the conflict between Kostas and Nicoletta, the meeting ends without a clear resolution. Andreas: "Nicoletta, Costa, I have noticed some tension between you during our recent meetings. I wanted to see if we could find a way to work together more effectively." Nicoletta: "Frankly, Andrea, it's frustrating. Kostas continues to reject my ideas without even thinking about them. I feel like my creativity is being stifled." Costas: "I'm just trying to be practical, Andrea. Nicoletta's ideas are often very risky and impractical. We need to focus on strategies that have a better chance of success." Andreas: "I understand where you both are coming from. Nicoletta, I appreciate your creative approach, but we also need to consider the feasibility and potential impact of our ideas. Costa, while it is important to be practical, we should not dismiss compl etely innovative solutions. Let's try to find a middle ground." Nicoletta: "But Andrea, I feel like Costa never listens to me. Every time I try to contribute, he shoots me". Kostas: "That's not true, Nicoletta. I listen to your ideas, but some of them are just not realistic given our limitations." What actions can Andreas take to help resolve the conflict between Kostas and Nicoletta? Give reasons for your answer.

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In the scenario below, despite Andrea's attempt to deal with the conflict between Kostas
and Nicoletta, the meeting ends without a clear resolution.
Andreas: "Nicoletta, Costa, I have noticed some tension between you during our recent
meetings. I wanted to see if we could find a way to work together more effectively."
Nicoletta: "Frankly, Andrea, it's frustrating. Kostas continues to reject my ideas without even
thinking about them. I feel like my creativity is being stifled."
Costas: "I'm just trying to be practical, Andrea. Nicoletta's ideas are often very risky and
impractical. We need to focus on strategies that have a better chance of success."
Andreas: "I understand where you both are coming from. Nicoletta, I appreciate your
creative approach, but we also need to consider the feasibility and potential impact of our
ideas. Costa, while it is important to be practical, we should not dismiss compl etely
innovative solutions. Let's try to find a middle ground."
Nicoletta: "But Andrea, I feel like Costa never listens to me. Every time I try to contribute, he
shoots me".
Kostas: "That's not true, Nicoletta. I listen to your ideas, but some of them are just not
realistic given our limitations."
What actions can Andreas take to help resolve the conflict between Kostas and Nicoletta?
Give reasons for your answer.

 

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