Conflict Resolution An Integral Aspect Of Human Interaction

Conflict resolution is an integral aspect of human interaction. Every individual could benefit from harboring an understanding of the dynamics and nuances of effective conflict resolution, and what is essentially productive communication. I say this while my grasp on not only comprehending conflict resolution but also the implementation of such a thought process is still in its infantile stages and needs further development. None the less in such a short span of several months my perception and approach towards conflict resolution has changed drastically. Although many topics and new ideas were discussed over this course, there are three ideas that particularly differentiated themselves from the rest. The concepts that provide me with the most food for thought are those of focusing on interests, not positions, the art of mediation, and using objective criteria. To set the backstory of my past experiences with conflict resolution I will have to momentarily divert the attention to my f amily. As a disclaimer, I love my family but I’ve picked up some really bad habits from them. I absorbed two idiosyncrasies, one from each parent. The first was to avoid conflict at all costs. This led to the practice of bottling and redistributing my emotions. I kept everything to myself with hopes that it would help in avoiding any external conflict. This created a lot of internal conflict for me and cause pressure to build up. Once the pressure became unbearable I would disproportionatelyShow MoreRelatedConflict Resolution : An Integral Aspect Of Human Interaction1402 Words   |  6 PagesConflict resolution is an integral aspect of human interaction, but many people fail to navigate through it successfully. This course covered the many components that can lead to successful resolution. 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