chapter 9 resolving conflict with others
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Chapter 9
Chapter 9: Resolving Conflict with Others
• Conflict is neither good nor bad.
• Conflict is inevitable.
• Conflict does not have to result in winners and losers.
Key Messages About Conflict .
Determining the type of conflict enables you to deal with it.
Because we are all different, differences in points of view are inevitable.
It has the potential to increase understanding, stimulate positive change, and facilitate human
relations.
Conflict can be a good thing.
But it can lead to relational stalemates..
Or worse!
Which type are you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-KMojzH8Ys&feature=related
Although the assertive style is the preferred style, it may not always be appropriate. There may be situations when one of
the other styles is more appropriate.
For example, if the co-worker is a three
hundred-pound bully, let’s go for the passive
style!
It is an everyday occurrence. Life is an endless series of interactions that require negotiation.
In the workplace you will be confronted with situations in which you are called upon to negotiate, to reach an agreement, or to settle a difference of opinion.
Everyone is a Negotiator.
What you say is often less important than how you say it.Tone, Posture, and Body Language Are Important Negotiating Skills
Negotiation Skills
• Understanding and recognition do not mean compromise and concession!
Negotiation Skills
Four Magic Phrases in Negotiation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5RknemM8Hw&feature=related
Take this Quizhttp://money.cnn.com/quizzes/2008/fortune/negotiation_skills/2.html?score=0
Business Conflicts with Customers:Tips for dealing with unhappy
customers, clients, patients
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACKbkmO9rLg&feature=related
It de-emphasizes personalities in favor of emphasizing the issues.
In other words, it separates the person
from the problem.
Collaborating: The "win/win" negotiation
approach has these positive attributes:
• The collaborative, or win-win, approach to negotiation is usually the most effective and most rewarding for both parties.
• However, there will be certain situations you will confront where the concept of compromise, or give-get, fits better.
Compromising: The Give/Get Principle of Negotiation
• In a zero sum game, the person who makes the first offer is at a disadvantage – sets the outer limits of price, other terms
• Improve zero-sum negotiation skills by:– Understanding your objectives– Understanding the other side’s objectives
Distributive BargainingWatch the link below:
www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80747676/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC32nbGVuJM
Bullies in the Workplace Video
A Final Word From STEVE JOBS:One of America’s Great Workplace Heroes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f60dheI4ARg&feature=related