The Positive Side of Conflict
Not only is conflict unavoidable, it is desirable. “Good conflict” may sound like an oxymoron, but in fact, conflict can often bring about positive change.
4 Ways to Recognize Bad Conflict
Have you ever felt like you were talking to a brick wall? Or gotten into a screaming match? If you answered yes, then rest assured – you are indeed human! You have officially experienced “bad […]
Interests vs. Position – Identifying What You Really Want
I remember being in preschool; it was fierce. I always begged to go early because I wanted to get there before her. A little girl in my class and I fought intensely over a farm […]
Where is the Best Place to Resolve Conflict?
In resolving conflict, it is important that a neutral place is chosen for meeting When one party feels, or is made to feel, threatened or stifled, it can make a bad situation even worse because people do not share information well when they feel threatened.
Dragging Out Disputes in Adversarial Processes: Lance Armstrong vs. the USADA
Lance Armstrong is a hero to millions, many of whom couldn’t care less about cycling. What they care about is the human being on the bike: his courage, his strength, his battle with cancer, and […]