Dealing with Conflicts in Project Management

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of dealing with conflicts in project management. It looks at the range of conflict management mechanisms available to parties in the course of project management in Kenya. Their various merits and demerits are examined. The challenges facing the legal and institutional infrastructure for management of conflicts in Kenya are discussed. These challenges are likely to impact on project implementation and delivery. The paper examines the opportunities afforded by various mechanisms in dealing with conflicts expeditiously and hence ensuring smooth and timely implementation and delivery of projects.