Conflict is a natural and inevitable element in any long-term human relationship. It just varies in intensity and duration. Conflict within a good team is actually a very healthy and normal part of the team development process (when it is well-managed). In the team development process, so elegantly described in Tuckman's Model, it occurs most obviously in the 2nd stage known as the "Storming" stage. (See an article on the Sabre Team Building page on Tuckman's Model for mor