Week 5

Think about any disagreements, or conflicts, you have recently experienced or are currently experiencing at work with a supervisor or colleague, or someone in your personal life. Share at least two strategies you have learned about that might help you manage or resolve the conflict more productively, and why these strategies might be effective. For example, could you suggest a compromise? Could you look for a broader range of solutions to your disagreement? Could you use some of the principles of nonviolent communication or the 3 R's to better help you resolve this conflict?
• Whenever I have had a disagreement with a colleague, initially I want to go to them and say some not so nice words, but before I approach them I calm down and then I talk to them calmly and resolve the issue. Most of the time it depends on the situation and if its worth disagreeing.
• I try not to have conflicts with my colleagues, because most of the time they are petty and make no sense or changes any situation. I try to always make sure I am the bigger person and apologize if there's a need for one and keep things peaceful.

Also, if appropriate, ask your colleagues for their input and advice regarding, if not specific problems, how they have learned to be more effective communicators as it relates to conflict resolution skills.

•  A colleague believes that not handling or approaching the situation is best.
• Another colleague believes that it's best to get the issue resolved before there's animosity.