At its core, it is our belief—SpatzAI’s and mine—that all behavioral issues stem from one thing: micro-conflicts or minor tensions. Whether it’s within ourselves, between people, or with the systems we’re part of, addressing these minor tensions or spats early can prevent them from escalating into larger issues that damage teams, relationships, or system outcomes.
It’s Objectionable Stupid!
How obvious is this? Instead of reacting impulsively to someone’s behavior or sweeping it under the rug, why not take the middle ground and simply object to objectionable behavior?
SpatzAI: Reporting Micro-Psychosocial Hazards
Psychosocial hazards—factors in the workplace that affect mental health and well-being—present a unique challenge. Unlike physical hazards, their impact can often feel ambiguous, making them harder to identify, report, and address. The term itself suggests that these hazards might be “all in our head,” leading many to hesitate in reporting them for fear of being dismissed or misunderstood.
Why Should Managers Bear the Burden of Conflict Resolution?
Most managers step into their roles without formal training in conflict resolution, yet they’re expected to navigate challenging interpersonal and psychological dynamics as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Why Managers Shouldn’t Have to Design Their Own Systems
Pilots fly planes—they don’t design, build, or maintain them. Their focus is on safely operating a complex system that’s been meticulously designed by experts. Yet in management, we often expect managers to create and implement their own systems for team dynamics, decision-making, and behavior management. Why?
What is Generative Tension
In my opinion, generative tension refers to a constructive form of micro-conflict or disagreement that stimulates creativity, innovation, and growth within a team or organization....
The SpatzAI Concept Pitch
Here’s one of Jack Dorsey’s golden rules for success: "If you pay attention to the small things while knowing what's important, everything else takes care of itself."* How many of us let minor quarrels or “spats” slide under the carpet? How many here can think of an unresolved spat with a teammate or manager? For most, it’s a common experience.
Removing Toxic Conflict From Teamwork, Spat by Resolved Spat
I think I can explain what SpatzAI in a nutshell by using the following: I believe that I may have found a way to simplify the complexity of human conflict resolution, all distilled into a single concept, OBJECTING, broken down into three phases rather than lodging anonymous complaints.
The Power of Parsing Micro-Conflict Data: How Structured Accountability Fuels SpatzAI Insights
In today’s team environments, resolving conflicts efficiently is essential for productivity and cohesion. But how do we ensure that our AI tools can truly help? The answer lies in structured data.
Taking Sides: Fairness vs. Bias in Micro-Conflict Resolution
In conflicts, “taking sides” can have two very different meanings. On one hand, it often implies favoring someone due to personal bias, which can distort the fairness of conflict resolution. This approach harms trust and team cohesion, as one party is unfairly supported while the other team member feels sidelined.
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