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10 Reasons to embrace conflict

January 18th, 2011 by Fiona White
We often think of conflict as being destructive, but if we are able to embrace it and see the opportunities it brings, we can learn to appreciate the constructive and positive insights it is there to teach us.
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  1. Conflict is a catalyst for change and improvement. 
    For a company to be successful, it must constantly evolve; if it does not, it will quickly lose share of the market.   We, too, are also constantly learning and adapting.  Conflict helps us to do this by highlighting our weaknesses and the lessons still to be learnt.  
     

  2. Conflict is the sign that someone is frustrated because their needs are not being met.  You can probably very quickly draw on an experience of what it feels like when someone is not listening to you.  The key is to highlight that need, and find out why the other person is struggling to meet it.

  3. Conflict is an opportunity to understand more about the people involved, and what their needs are.   Have you ever been turned down for a job or position that you really wanted?  This leaves you with a choice of thinking negatively: ‘Stuff them, didn’t want the job anyway!’; or of pro-actively asking what they were looking for that you were not able to provide, and  what you might do to achieve that for when the next opportunity arises.  

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Fiona White
Mediation Mattters
http://www.mediationmatters.co.nz

 

Mediation Matters provides:

  • Mediation
  • Conflict Coaching
  • Facilitation
  • Skills Training

When we experience conflict, our logic sometimes fails us, and we need a little help. I support you to resolve your own conflicts, by asking the right questions. This enables you to gain clarity and insights around what happened (or is going to happen), and empowers you to decide on your own solution.  Early intervention can help to preserve relationships.

Specialising in workplace, academic, community, and personal relationships.

To find out more, visit my Website, my Blog, or Facebook page, or give me a call on 021 232 6805 today for a confidential discussion of your needs. 

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