Conflict Management--Style and Strategy Show In a Nutshell
Conflict Management Strategies
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When dealing with moderately important issues, compromising can often lead to quick solutions. However, compromise does not completely satisfy either party, and compromise does not foster innovation the way that taking the time to collaborate can. So, collaborating is a better approach to dealing with very important issues. When you find yourself in conflict over a fairly unimportant issue, using an accommodating strategy is a quick way to resolve the conflict without straining your relationship with the other party. Collaborating is also an option, but it might not be worth the time. Avoiding should normally be reserved for situations where there is a clear advantage to waiting to resolve the conflict. Too often, interpersonal conflicts persist and even worsen if there is no attempt to resolve them. Avoiding is appropriate if you are too busy with more important concerns and if your relationship with the other party is unimportant. However, if either the issue or the relationship between the parties is important, then avoidance is a poor strategy. back to the top Photo Credit Sources and Additional References
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The compromising conflict style is often referred to as the “lose-lose” method.
Which style of conflict management is based on a win1-Competing: This is a “win-lose” approach. You act in a very assertive way. It might be at the cost of others as well. This approach works in emergencies when you should make quick decisions and others know about the approach.
Which style of conflict management is commonly referred to as winCollaborating is a combination of being assertive and cooperative. Embracing this style means you love a "win-win" situation. You will work with others to find a solution that fully satisfies everyone and minimize negative feelings. With this style, all parties will contribute to a solution.
Which conflict style is characterized as a loseThe Avoiding conflict handling mode is technically a lose-lose mode where the decision is made to not pursue either your own or the other individual's concerns.
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