I dont usually have conflicts with anyone since I seem to avoid them. Since conflict is "a negative interaction between two or more interdependent people, rooted in some actual or perceived disagreement"(O'Hair & Weimann, 2012. p. 220). The biggest issue that I deal with is not a disagreement or conflict, it is usually just different ideas that are being discussed in a meeting, and compromise is neccassary. I find myself using negotiation strategies to get my point across. I also use cooperative strategies. "Strategies that benefit the relationship, serve mutual rather than individual goals, and strive to produce solutions that benifit both parties"(O'Hare & Weimann, 2012. p.236). I have always been the peace maker, I tend to see both sides all the time and try to come up with a solution that makes everyone happy. This prevents many conflicts or disagreements in my life.
Most colleagues that I spoke with agree that using compromise is the most effective form of solving conflicts and disagreements. This tends to make everyone feel like they have had an input in whatever problem they are facing.
References
O'Hare, D.m Wiemann, M. (2012). Real Communication. New York: Bedford/St. Martin.
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteYour self evaluation projects that you are a peace maker and I want to believe that others" evaluation of yourself is also as you view it. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5 vrs9. So I salute your contributory investment to make a positive change to life.
Hello Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI also agree that the way to avoid conflict is to learn how to meet in the middle or compromise. This is a goof technique to implement not only in our professional life but also in our personal life. Although I also try to avoid conflict, unfortunately sometimes it finds me.
-Dina.