Conflict is a natural and normal stage of progress in the formation of relationships. When you have the right tools and are resolving conflict with someone where mutual respect and common values are in place, resolving conflict can be a very enlightening and rewarding process. Unresolved conflict, however, negatively impacts a person’s job, family, and health.
Most conflict lingers because people are afraid to touch it. They are afraid that some catastrophic explosion will result from directly addressing specific incidents of conflict. Conflict is not anything to fear, it must be viewed as a welcomed part of achieving great solutions.
Each situation is unique to the people involved and respect for the process and other person is important for success. However, we’ve developed steps for dialog to demonstrate the types of considerations to be made when committing to resolving conflict. The flow of sharing and understanding can bring great clarification when resolving conflict. Read the full article here.
