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Conflict Resolution Form

A conflict resolution form records the outcome of a meeting where two colleagues and a facilitator worked through a disagreement. It lists the issues discussed, what each person has agreed to do differently, shared working norms and a review date, and both parties sign it as a commitment.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

CONFLICT RESOLUTION FORM

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Meeting Date:
[Date]
Facilitator:
[Facilitator Name], [Designation]

Parties

Party A[Employee Name], [Designation], [Department]
Party B[Employee Name], [Designation], [Department]

Issues Discussed

  1. [Issue 1, e.g., allocation of client follow-ups]
  2. [Issue 2, e.g., tone in team chat]
  3. [Issue 3]

Agreed Commitments

PartyCommitmentBy When
Party A[Specific action][DD/MM/YYYY]
Party A[Specific action][DD/MM/YYYY]
Party B[Specific action][DD/MM/YYYY]
Party B[Specific action][DD/MM/YYYY]

Shared Working Norms

  • Raise concerns privately and directly first, before escalating
  • Keep communication respectful in person, on email and in group chats
  • [Other norm agreed]

Review

Review meeting date
Support needed from manager or HR

We agree to the commitments above voluntarily. We understand this record is confidential, that it is not a disciplinary document, and that either of us may approach HR if the agreement is not working or if any unfair treatment follows this discussion.

Party A
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Party B
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Facilitator
[Facilitator Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Meeting details and facilitator name
  • Issues discussed in neutral terms
  • Specific commitments from each party
  • Shared working norms, such as response times and how to raise issues
  • Review date to check progress
  • Signatures showing voluntary agreement

When to use it

  • At the end of a facilitated conversation between two employees
  • After a manager helps team members agree on how to divide work
  • When a workplace conflict form has been reviewed and a resolution meeting held
  • To record a fresh start after a minor dispute that did not need formal action

How to customise this template

  1. 1Write commitments as observable actions, e.g. 'reply to task emails within one working day'
  2. 2Add more commitment rows if more than two people are involved
  3. 3Set the review date two to six weeks out
  4. 4Store with the conflict form in the employee relations file
  5. 5Give each party a signed copy

HR tips

  • Commitments must be agreed, not imposed, for the form to work
  • Balance commitments so neither side feels blamed
  • Hold the review meeting even if things seem better
  • If the conflict involves misconduct, use the complaint or disciplinary process instead

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Frequently asked questions

What is a conflict resolution form?+

A record of the agreement reached between colleagues after a conflict resolution meeting, listing commitments and a review date.

Is the conflict resolution form legally binding?+

It is an internal record of agreed behaviour, not a legal contract. Breaches may be handled under normal company policies.

Who facilitates conflict resolution?+

Usually the common manager or an HR business partner who is neutral to both parties.