Whether a conflict erupts at work or at home, we frequently fall back on the tendency to try to correct the other person or group’s perceptions, lecturing them about why we’re right—and they’re wrong. Deep down, we know that this conflict management approach usually fails to resolve the conflict and often only makes it worse.
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Four Ways to Manage Conflict in the Workplace
Samantha was livid. While making a presentation during a meeting that both attended, Brad, a newcomer in her department, had shared some slides during a presentation that were clearly based on ideas for a project she’d shared with him privately—without giving her credit. Samantha angrily confronted Brad in his office after the meeting; he became … Read More
Types of Conflict in Business Negotiation—and How to Avoid Them
Conflict in business negotiation is common, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are steps we can take to avoid types of conflict and misunderstandings. Often, it helps to analyze the unique causes of conflict in particular negotiation situations. Here, we look at three frequent types of conflict in business negotiations and offer … Read More
The Two Koreas Practice Conflict Management
In August 2015, the decades-long conflict between South Korea and North Korea threatened to reach a breaking point. The causes of conflict between North and South go deep, but in this case, the South accused the North of planting landmines that seriously injured two South Korean border guards. South Korea retaliated with an old tactic … Read More
In Acrimonious Disputes, Conflict Management is Key
Parties to a business dispute often become so focused on beating the other party that they lose sight of their most important goals. Conflict management efforts can be even more intense and seeming insurmountable between estranged romantic partners with a history of acrimony and distrust.
Consider rock star Madonna’s ongoing legal dispute with her ex-husband, film … Read More
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- Famous Negotiations Cases – NBA and the Power of Deadlines at the Bargaining Table
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Dealmaking
- Negotiation Techniques: How to Predict a Negotiator’s Decisions
- Negotiation Skills in Business Communication – Use Chaos to Your Advantage at the Bargaining Table
- Deal-Making Negotiation Strategies: Short on Cash? Try Bartering
- How Does Mediation Work in a Lawsuit?
- Try a Contingent Contract if You Can’t Agree on What Will Happen
- Dispute Resolution
- The Right Way to Regulate Emotion in Negotiation
- 3 Negotiation Strategies for Conflict Resolution
- Win Win Negotiation Example – Change the Name of the Game
- What are the Three Basic Types of Dispute Resolution? What to Know About Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation
- Patience is a Winning Negotiation Skill for Getting What You Want at the Negotiation Table
- International Negotiation
- Leadership Skills
- Body Language in the Negotiation Process and the Impact of Gender at the Bargaining Table
- How to Negotiate in Cross-Cultural Situations
- Pope Francis and the Benefits of Servant Leadership in Negotiations
- Negotiations, Gender, and Status at the Bargaining Table
- Negotiation Skills and Bargaining Techniques from Female Executives
- Mediation
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- How Mediation Can Help Resolve Pro Sports Disputes
- Mediation Checklist: What to Know When Hiring Mediators
- Definition of Mediation and the Mediation Process: The Impact of Lawyers on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Negotiation Skills
- Body Language in Negotiation: How Facial Expressions Impact a Negotiation
- Metaphorical Negotiation and Defining Negotiation Skills
- In Preparation for Negotiation, Choose the Right Process
- 5 Common Negotiation Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
- Negotiation Strategies: Seek Advice from Others When Negotiating
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