Conflict Transformation Strategy in Organisations in Nigeria: Roles of Counselling Psychologists

It has been submitted over time that conflict is inevitable in any organization mainlybecause of individual differences, varied interests and the push for service of self.For an individual interestingly, there are at least, three types of intrapersonalconflict, how much more would it be for many people within a social space?Problems continue to emanate in the world of work as workers have differentexperiences and the system in which their work may not adequately take care oftheir individual needs. Different strategies have been adopted by experts in humanresources management in handling conflicts. However, conflict transformationstrategy seems not to have been adequately adopted, and this leaves a gap inliterature. This evidenced-based approach stands out as it employs conflict analysis,involving actors in the driving seat of social change, adopting principle of inclusionin peace building,using holistic human rights approach, considering moral dilemmas,and overcoming gender-specific power relations and violence. This paper highlightsand discusses the roles of counselling psychologists in ensuring the use of conflict transformation strategy in organisations in Nigeria. Recommendations are made among which is comprehensive conflict analysis and inclusive approach in effectivelydealing with conflicts in the workplace.