There are many, many tactics that can be used for resolving conflicts. The five main styles of dealing with conflicts are categorized under: Competitive, Collaborative, Compromising, Accomodating, and completely avoiding the situation. Each style is useful in different types of situations, but if I could pick the most effective tactic for resolving conflicts I would choose the collaborative method.
The collaborative method tries to meet the needs of all people involved in the situation. That is the main goal when using this method. People who use this route for resolving conflicts can be very assertive but they will still cooperate effectively with other people and acknowledge that everyone is important. This style is very, very useful when a you need to bring together a variety of viewpoints to get the best solution. I also think it is more of a professional, mature way to handle a situation, instead of completely avoiding it, etc.
I think this is a good conflict resolution method to use because you usually get what you want, most of the other people involved conflict are satisfied with the outcome, and most importantly, nobody feels hurt or left feeling like they have been bruised. In other words, no one is being bullied or being put down when this conflict resolution style is used. In some cases, teens (or people), will put each other down to make themselves feel better or superior, so they can get what they want. This is very unnecessary, and I think immature. You can be assertive without putting others down, and still manage to get what you want and make others satisfied too.
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Collaborative is definitely a good way to go. I agree that satisfying both sides is a more professional and mature way of handling conflicts. That way, both sides win and everyone is happy! The most important thing to do when resolving conflicts is allowing both sides to express their viewpoints clearly, but maturely. Not only expressing their views, but LISTENING to each other's views. Nice blog Jarrrden!
ReplyDeleteGood method choice! In my opinion this method gives many different paths to follow and decide which best fits the situation. I would say that collaborative or compromising is the way to go. It leaves everyone atleast slightly happy and reaches a common middle ground. Nice post Jaden!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the collaborative is the best out of the five. This model shows different ways instead of just one. The collaborative is the best because it leaves everyone happy.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree that collaborative is the best out of the five. Sometimes you need to be assertive to get your point across. People won't always take you seriously if you're passive and quiet about how you feel. Be assertive! Let them know what's bothering you and what you want to gain from solving the conflict. However, there is such thing as being too assertive. I guess a better way of putting it is be assertive, but don't be obnoxious about it.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the collaboration method because it really lets you see what the other person wants, and also people see your point of view. These are all really good ways to help solve your problems.
ReplyDeletethe collaboration method does work but not alays
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