Conflict Resolution

What qualifies as a conflict?

• Avoidance: This is the person who wishes to ignore the problem and will allow it to dissipate or squander. Unfortunately, quite the contrary is happening in this situation. The problem then swells under the surface until it’s no longer avoidable and must be addressed.
• Standing your Ground: People who use this technique may appear controlling and aggressive in their means of communication. They fear not having their needs met if they don’t set the rules and direct the conversation.
• Surrendering: Often perceived as the diplomat, the person using this tactic concedes to the needs of others. They place the needs and opinions of others on their own because preserving the relationship(s) is the ultimate goal.   
• Compromise/Sacrifice: This method is a sort of concession and, while it seems to be a good route to take, it’s not the best approach. People in this category make a sequence of tradeoffs, meaning they focus on what they want instead of understanding the other’s viewpoint.  
• Collaborate: People who practice collaboration care about win-win solutions. This means that they scout common aspirations and needs, so that every party knows their opinions and feelings are important and will be heard. This style needs a lot of cooperation, assertiveness, and communication among the parties.