I’ve been presenting this week a way to take time away from a discussion in order to facilitate conflict resolution. Today I’m wrapping up the discussion with… Read more “How to Take a Time Out (Wrap-up)”
Category: conflict resolution
How to Take a Time Out (Part 3)
Once you have disengaged, the task is to calm yourself. Certain thoughts will keep you fired up, while other thoughts will help to cool you off. Choose… Read more “How to Take a Time Out (Part 3)”
How to Take a Time Out (Part 2)
Once the need for a time out is recognized, the next step is to politely request to disengage. “I’m really feeling upset right now and if we… Read more “How to Take a Time Out (Part 2)”
How to Take a Time Out (Part 1)
The first step in taking a time out from a discussion is to recognize your need. For me this awareness begins early with frustration. Often the frustration… Read more “How to Take a Time Out (Part 1)”
How to Take a Time Out
In the process of conflict resolution there are times when emotions begin to run high. This is especially true when discussing issues about which you feel passionate.… Read more “How to Take a Time Out”
Conflict Resolution Wrapup
If you only gain one insight from this discussion on conflict resolution I trust that you will grasp the joy that comes from sharing your perspective with… Read more “Conflict Resolution Wrapup”
Conflict Resolution Skill #10: Reward Each Other.
Conflict resolution skill # 10 is reward each other for working together. In conflict resolution the goal is to meet each week in order to learn the… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #10: Reward Each Other.”
Conflict Resolution Skill #9: Plan Your Next Meeting
By this stage of the process you have politely and respectfully arranged a meeting, clarified a conflict, shared what did not work for you, and brainstormed solutions that might… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #9: Plan Your Next Meeting”
Conflict Resolution Skill #8: Do YOUR Part!
In this skill each individual commits to the other their willingness to act on the chosen solution. The action must be specific and spoken out loud to… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #8: Do YOUR Part!”
Conflict Resolution Skill #7: Choose One Solution to Try.
At this stage of conflict resolution we are ready to act. This will involve choosing a new way of approaching the conflict based on the process covered… Read more “Conflict Resolution Skill #7: Choose One Solution to Try.”
