Effective Conflict Prevention and Management

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We are responsible for our actions in every situation. Choosing appropriate conflict style is the key to effective conflict prevention and management. We use our favorite conflict style in conflict situations but we can choose a different style when it is needed. I have never thought of my conflict style before. The quiz provided in this course gave me an opportunity to rediscover this aspect of myself. The style of conflict management quiz tells me that I have the ‘orange’ conflict style. It tells me that I have a collaborative style of managing conflict. Cooperative problem-solving style enables people to work together so no one loses but everyone is the winner. People who use this style try to find a solution that is acceptable to everyone and helps to meet their interests and to maintain a good relationship. When managing conflict, I try to feel and meet the needs of all the people involved in the conflict. My assertive nature is very much in collaboration with my conflict style but unlike the competitor, I try to cooperate effectively with everyone involved and acknowledge that everyone’s position is important and significant. I give importance in dealing with conflict by gaining self-awareness of my personal style with an understanding of my strengths and weaknesses. It is sometimes difficult to bring together a variety of viewpoints to get the best solution out of it or when there have been previous conflicts within the group. Collaborative style is effective in satisfying both the sides in resolving conflict. This strategy works well in achieving “win/win" solution. It takes time and effort. It requires commitment to relationships ... ... middle of paper ... ...se their rank or position, and try to force their opinions and feelings. In my opinion, conflicts can lead to one’s personal and social growth in society. In many cases, effective conflict resolution skills can make the difference between a positive or negative outcome. By resolving conflict successfully, one can solve many issues that come to the surface and gain the benefit of understanding each other better. The main point is to discuss the issues which would help to resolve the conflict by raising awareness among the people involved in the conflict of the situation and giving them the insight of the given situation to achieve their goals without undermining the goals of other people involved. When conflict is resolved effectively, everyone can develop stronger mutual respect and trust in each other’s abilities to work together in a given situation.

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