Conflict Resolution

A conflict by definition is a struggle or a disagreement between two or more people and having the power of choice, these problems arise often in daily life. Although disputes may cause problems, if you resolve them effectively you can use them to your advantage. Conflict resolution in many cases can have positive outcomes such as...

• Increases Understanding: This helps people talk about what was wrong and what they can do in the future to prevent a conflict from arising.
• Increased Group Cohesion: When conflict is resolved effectively, team members can gain more respect for one another; learning their values.
  

• Improved Self-Knowledge: In solving problems, people can learn more about themselves, their values, and what they want in life.
  

With that said, if a conflict is not solved effectively it may have poor outcomes...

• Avoiding contact
• Numerous quarrels
  

There are many methods used in effective conflict resolution. Most of these methods rely on your confidence, the way you present yourself, and your intentions. One way is being competitive, this means that you present yourself in a state of power, and know what you want, you do not let others get in your way. Another method would be collaborate, meaning you join all ideas into one, you please everyone. Accommodating, is yet another method used for effective conflict resolution. Although in this method you, yourself may not get what you want, you are willing to sacrifice your needs and put other first thus preventing problems and disagreements. The last way would be completely avoiding the person whom you are in a dispute with, if you never see this person, how do you fight? You don't.

I personally do think these methods are effective. They can help everyone, they fit any personality and can help you from avoiding the problem before it even starts. These are great ways to avoid conflict with other classmates, coworkers, and even family members.