Throughout this course I have learned a lot of different ways to approach conflicts in life. As we all know encountering conflicts is part of our human nature. No matter what you will somehow come across a conflict. Sometime being involved in conflicts is out of our hands. The best we can do it deal with the conflict with a good manner. Just like how in our daily lives we experience happiness, laughter, and enjoy we also run into conflicts. So basically conflicts are part of our daily lives. Some of the conflicts people face daily are usually between, siblings, coworkers, partners, and friends. These conflicts could be solved right away or it could take a long time. Depending on how severe the situation might be. Once I started reading the book, “Interpersonal conflicts” I didn’t expect to learn so much to be honest. But I’m honored to say that I differently I did. To be honest this book was very informative, and well explanatory. In order for you to get a good understanding of this book you had to adopt couple things, like good listening skills, collaboration, activeness, good family relationships and so forth. Each chapter of the book covered different ways to deal with conflicts in our daily bases. Mostly conflicts take place at work force the reason being is because you interact with many people. Sometime people have different views and they end up disagreeing with each other and that’s how conflicts start. But in this class I learned how to deal with conflicts no
Whether we like it or not, conflict is a part of everyday lives. It can happen to anyone, from your friends to your family.
A conflict is a serious disagreement, argument, or something you have to overcome. Most people don't know how to react to to conflict. Some people react in ways like having an emotional outlet , writing about the conflict, and by confronting the the problem. Some ways i over come conflicts is to write about it, talk to my friends, and to have a positive attitude. Positivety helps you have a better mindset on the problem. As research and personal experience shows, one of the most effective ways to respond to conflict is to have a positive outlook on the situation.
How can people best respond to conflicts is a question commonly asked by people going through a difficult situation without any knowledge of how to respond properly to a certain conflict. The reality is: there is no solid answer to this question. It all depends on what your conflict is, and of course in what position you are. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a conflict is an active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs[1], and according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary the definition of conflict is: a struggle for power[2] , so without a doubt, what people want as a result in a conflict is to have power over the problem, to have control.
What is conflict? Even something as basic as a universal definition for the word conflict seems to vary from source to source. A literature review focusing on conflict defined it as “the interaction of interdependent people who perceive incompatibility and the possibility of interference from others as a result of this incompatibility” (Brinkert 2010). Often times the disagreement results not from a concrete difference, but rather a difference in perception (Ellis & Abbott 2012). One of the most important factors effecting conflict management is the resolution style used. The most often used tool for classifying how conflict is managed is the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (Iglesias & Vallejo 2012).
On a crisp autumn day in 2016, while hidden away from the cares of my daily routine in my family room, I was called upon to elaborate on an important aspect of my life. It took some time for consideration to determine how to best portray a journey I have taken in managing conflict, as I am not a young woman. Decades filled with the blessings of being the mother of disabled children, years lived as a single parent, as well as the process of maturation, tempered by the fires of adversity, have molded me into who I am today. As I reflected, I wondered if would I know how to deal with conflict as I do now without the life experiences I have had? Certainly not! The following paragraphs will describe my primary conflict style and why I use it, how I have changed constructively in this area, how the other four styles of conflict management may serve me, and where I hope to arrive as I continue to make my way along the journey of my life.
Conflict need not be catastrophic or personal conflicts are simply part of being human. Deal with issues as they arise, avoiding conflict makes situations worse. Time does not resolve matters instead it decreases the chance of a positive outcome. Attempt to understand the other person's point of view because dismissing the other's views, assigning blame, and exclusive focus on your own perspective are all counterproductive. Do not judge emotions, no one's feelings are more or less “right” than the other. Emotions reflect a valid perspective of an individual even if you don't understand it; acknowledge the other person's reaction as important. Focus on the behavior, situation or problem area without attacking the person involved. Do not assume your values or beliefs are “right”, they reflect a view of the world from your unique perspective. Respecting another's viewpoint as equally valuable opens an opportunity for learning and growth (Lifetips moving up in life, 2000).
One thing that is a part of every person’s life on every day of every week of every month of every year is conflict. Conflict is something that people, no matter how they strive, cannot escape from. Whether the conflict on a certain day is on a large scale or it is a miniscule bump in the road, it can be said that there will always be conflict. When people encounter conflict, the sole thing on their minds is to devise a way to be rid of it. The way that a person responds to whatever conflict they are faced with is what determines success or failure. If a person meets the conflict head on and with a positive attitude, then it is almost certain to end in success. If a person meets the conflict with a negative attitude and tries to avoid it, then
Conflict Starts in the Heart- Conflict is an unavoidable truth. God made each of us in his own particular picture, yet he additionally made us unique. Along these lines some of our perspectives and assessments will contrast from those of others. Conflict regularly happens in light of absence of appreciation for another 's need and perspectives.
There are many ways to resolve conflict. Each of these different ways are effective in their own ways. Most of these methods can resolve conflict better in some situations than others. These ways include having a middle man, staying positive, listening to all parties and compromising, and just ignoring the conflict. By far the universally best way to resolve conflict is by staying calm and positive. Some works that show this are “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat” by Winston Churchill, and “Dear Miss Breed” by Joanne Oppenheim. Keeping positive is not only the best way to resolve conflict, there are many benefits to staying positive.
Conflict is something that people come across in a daily base, conflict is when two or more people do not agree on a specific subject. Conflict can get out of hand when someone comes to a disagreement that leads to an argument and can bring tension. Conflict is seen in different forms by many people depending on its situation. Conflict is seen at work with co-workers, students or customers in different places that we visit every day. However, each person can handle these situations differently in order to resolve the problem. I work in a community college and I take responsibility by helping as many students to continue their education and making it a positive environment for them. I will explain a problem-solving sensitive situation that happened at my place of employment. There was a parent trying to find out her daughter confidential information and was released without her consent. Throughout this paper I will discuss how policy and procedures are very
The text book describes conflict as “a process that begins when one party perceives another party has or is about to negatively affect something the first party cares about.” There are different views on dealing with conflict. There is the traditional view that seeks to eliminate any conflict and the interaction group that seek to use conflict as a stepping stone to greater things. Conflict can arise in any situation and, following the managed conflict view, it is not necessarily something to be push under the table but something to
Conflicts are more common than not in this day and age. You can have a conflict in a work or school environment over anything. In order to fix most conflicts there has to be an open communication. Lack of communication can cause more problems than fix them.
Conflict is inescapable, having the ability to recognize, understand, and resolve conflicts are important in both personal and professional lives. Myatt (2012) states that conflict in the workplace is unavoidable; if left unresolved, workplace conflict may result in loss of productivity and the creation of barriers that can inhibit creativity, cooperation, and collaboration. It is vital to embrace conflict and address problems through effective conflict-resolution tactics because if not handled appropriately, conflict will escalate. “If not handled properly, conflict may significantly affect employee morale, increase turnover, and even result in litigation, ultimately affecting the overall well-being of
Conflict is a "state of disharmony brought about by differences of impulses, desires, or tendencies" (Rayeski & Bryant, 1994). Although many people and organizations view conflict as an activity that is usually negative and should be avoided, conflict is a natural result of people working