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Make Your Relationships Stronger In The Midst Of Conflict

by Gates_Briand

The general conscience is not many people like conflict
unfortunately; however, it is a part of life and relationships.
It is inevitable. Conflict is proof that we are all unique
individuals with distinctive values, opinions and perceptions.

In the workplace as with all types of relationships, conflict
can be either a positive �power driver� or counterproductive.
Left unresolved, conflicts can sabotage the best of working
environments and/or relationships. Conflict must be dealt with
head-on, particularly when it is interfering with people working
together as a team--whether at work or as partners, friends or
any other type of relationship.

Conflicts run the gamete from minor to major. Anytime it
interferes, whatever the conflict, it needs to be resolved.
Confrontation is the only way. The trick, however, is to do it in
a way in which the conversation stays productive and the
relationship(s) remain intact. The skills needed to resolve a
major conflict are the same skills needed to resolve a minor
conflict. Let�s first take a look at the widely accepted five
causes of conflict and their definitions.

Control - The basic human desire to effect the direction of
events; to gain or retain power or resources.

Preferences - This refers to the way we go about doing things;
our personal styles, habits, tendencies and methods.

Beliefs about Facts - What we believe to be true and how this
may differ from the actual, real truth.

Values - Values are the essence of who we are and how we see the
world. It is hard to resolve conflicts that involve values.

Relationship - This refers to the history that people may have
with each other. This involves issues such as past experiences,
past business, or the hierarchy or reporting structure if within
a work environment.

Conflicts can arise due to one or more of these five factors.
Other issues can also contribute to the situation--escalating a
conflict beyond its initial causes to the point of a major
conflict where the initial cause is almost if not forgotten.

So how do we resolve conflict? First there must be rational,
unemotional communication. Often times, this is much harder than
it sounds. But getting the emotion out of a conflict and looking
at a situation logically is the first step. Additionally, look at
the real, actual facts--the truth of the situation. Don�t beat
around the bush and throw the kitchen sink into the discussion.
Stick to the conflict at hand.

Other methods to resolve conflict include:

Collaborating: Asserting your views while also inviting others
perspectives.

Compromising: Urge moderation and �split the difference� in an
attempt to meet people halfway. Compromising is a good method to
use in finding quick solutions to conflicts.

Accommodating: Accepting the other person�s view or
acknowledging an error.

Avoiding: Delaying your response or withdrawing from the
situation. Only use this approach when one or both of the parties
are angry and need time to cool off.

Forcing: Attempting to control the outcome by discouraging
disagreement and insisting on your view. Force is best used in a
work place environment when a quick resolution is needed. Avoid
using force to resolve conflicts in personal relationships.

In conflict resolution, no single style is the better way to
resolve the conflict. Knowing the relationship and the person who
you are in conflict with will help you in determining which
method is best to use.

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