Resolving Conflict: The Conflict Resolution Process
Resolving Conflict: The Conflict Resolution Process
Resolving Conflict: The Conflict Resolution Process
RESOLVING CONFLICT
RESOLVING CONFLICT
THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS
1. Create an Effective Atmosphere
a. Neutralize Emotions
b. Set the Time and Place
c. Set the Ground Rules
2. Create a Mutual Understanding
a. Identify Needs for Me, Them, & Us
3. Focus on Individual and Shared Needs
a. Find Common Ground
b. Build Positive Energy and Goodwill
c. Strengthen the Partnership
4. Get to the Root Cause
a. Examine Root Causes
b. Create a Fishbone Diagram
c. Identify Opportunities for Forgiveness
d. Identify the Benefits of a Resolution
5. Build a Solution
a. Create Criteria
b. Create a Shortlist
c. Choose a Solution
d. Build a Plan
TAKEAWAY GUIDE
RESOLVING CONFLICT
NEUTRALIZING EMOTIONS
1. Negative feelings are normal
2. Acknowledge root causes
3. Identify ways to resolve feelings
4. Generate the solution
What Do I Want?
Identify what you want out of the situation. What are you upset about? It’s also effective to think
about what you really need. This will give you some bargaining room during the conflict
resolution process and will increase your chances of getting a favorable result.
Remember, conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing. What makes the difference between success
and failure is how you cope with and resolve the conflicts you encounter.