Strengthening Nursing Teams: The Relationship Between Conflict Resolution Strategies and Team‐Building Effectiveness Among Nurse Leaders
Amira Mostafa Fahmy Ismail, Amal Hashem Mohamed, Nahed Shawkat Abo Elmagd, Sharaf Almomani, Hanaa Mohamed AhmedBackground
Conflict resolution and team‐building are essential competencies in nursing management, particularly in complex healthcare environments where effective collaboration is critical for high‐quality patient care.
Aim
To examine the relationship between conflict resolution strategies and team‐building effectiveness among nurse leaders.
Methods
A descriptive correlational quantitative design was adopted. Self‐administered questionnaires were used to collect data from 280 nurse leaders who were selected using stratified sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi‐square tests, t ‐tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression.
Results
Statistically significant associations were found between conflict resolution competencies and team‐building effectiveness ( p < 0.001). Nurse leaders with higher knowledge levels, stronger mediation behaviors, and greater negotiation skills demonstrated significantly higher team‐building effectiveness scores. Multiple linear regression analyses indicated that conflict resolution variables significantly predicted team‐building effectiveness ( R 2 = 0.52, p < 0.001), with knowledge emerging as the strongest predictor ( β = 0.38), followed by mediation ( β = 0.29) and negotiation ( β = 0.22).
Conclusion
Conflict resolution strategies, particularly knowledge, mediation behavior, and negotiation perception, are significant determinants of team‐building effectiveness among nurse leaders. Strengthening these competencies enhances teamwork, promotes effective communication, and improves overall healthcare delivery. Future research is needed to explore the impact of conflict resolution training on team‐building effectiveness among nurse leaders.