Assisted Conflict

Conflict such as that occurred in case one is not expected among friends. With the understanding there are distinct levels to friendships, but according to definition friendships are two individuals who share common interest and bond with mutual affection. Conflicts are inevitable but are expected to be handle in a different manner especially between friends. However, conflict can be viewed as an opportunity and motivation for change (Barsky, 2014). And change is what is need in this situation with an ex roommate taking advantage of the kindness of former roommates living environment.
The friends’ view of the conflict would be more geared negative however with the true intentions of relief. Negative perspective because of how mismanaged it

The few suggestive tips for conflict resolution and management are based on communication fundamentals which are listening, questioning, and making statements. First, negotiation can occur since this conflict does include interactions between two parties – ex-roommate and current roommates, where both parties intentional gather together to discuss resolving a specific dispute. Negotiation presents opportunities for creative problem solving, deeper understanding and reduced tensions (Barsky, 2014) which is needed especially for this situation. Second, mediation which is assisted negotiation, the minor difference between negotiation and assisted negotiation is resolving the conflict including another trusted party to help discuss the issue. Settlement-focused, a specific approach of mediation that fits the circumstances and contribute to converting mismanaged to productive by focusing on how to terminate conflict by bringing the parties to an agreement in efficient manner. Third, a facilitator would be a final suggestion which is similar to assisted negotiation however a group facilitator is specifically for group communication with the techniques to help groups think together, discuss difficult issues, and make critical decisions (Barsky, 2014). Altogether, suggestions to convert mismanaged to productive all correlate with end goal of conflict

Beginning with the player, we do not compare ourselves to others. That is a principle applicable to all areas in life; comparing our journey to others does not nor ever will help. Instead of the comparison or simple observation, asking the players who are always included, questions regarding how would be more helpful or even insight of the players relationship with coach. Likewise, to avoidance of comparison, as a player, patience is a virtue. For all we know, maybe during practice the coach watches you and determined you needed a little more time to sharpen up on certain skills. Switching over to the coach, if approached with personal matter it is best for your response to be a postpone or discuss in private matter. When sensitive or private topics are discussed in public anyone can take the information and run with it. The coach now has placed his player in a position of vulnerability and being mocked. If the same words were to be said in undisclosed area, this would be a considerable opportunity to introduce an interest-based negotiation. This form of negotiation offers win-win solutions with the framework of focusing on interests, options for mutual gain, improve communication, build a positive relationship and obtain commitments – the perfect fitting formula for the conflict to be productive. The conflict should be revolving around the coach and players interests