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Conflict and Conflict

ResolutionPresented by

MAJ NAZIR HUSSAIN SHAH(MINHAJ UNIVERSITY LAHORE)


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What is conflict?

A struggle to resist or overcome;contest of opposing forces or powers;strife; battle. A state or condition of

opposition; antagonism; discord. Apainful tension set up by a clashbetween opposed and contradictory

impulses."


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Effects of conflict

Avoidance

Inability to work together

Verbal assault

Resentment

This causes us a greatdegree of discomfort,

anger, frustration, sadnessand pain.


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Causes of conflict

There are personality clashes

There are differences in acquired values

There is underlying stress and tension There are ego problems

There are combinations of the above


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Is conflict good?

A certain degree of conflict is a healthysign

Too much conflict; communicationproblems

No conflict; disinterest amongst themembers of the group and lack of input

Arises from unclear aims and objectives

Dont make disagreements personal

Conflict can help improve the level ofquality


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Criticism

Should be actively encouraged

Constructive criticism encourages growth

A way of coaching ourselves and others Criticize well

Good criticism helps others to evaluate

their own work effectively Keep neutral


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Scale of criticism

Ridicule / over criticizing Good criticism Complete consensus : No criticism


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Responsibilities

It is your responsibility as a group and as

individuals to do the following:Achieve success in completing allocated

tasks.

Achieve success in fulfilling allocated roles. Help other individuals achieve success.

Ensure that all members contribute as

equally as possible. Make progress in every group session.

Help to achieve the aims set out by thegroup in the initial stages.


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Conflict Resolution

The 7 Steps to Conflict Resolution


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To Resolve aConflict

What tosay or do?

Why?

1. Calmyourself Take a deepbreath, say"relax"

Clears thinking,models control

2. Restoreorder

Take a "TimeOut"

Stops the fight,contains thedamage

3. Hear their

stories

"Help me

understandyour concern."

Gathers

information,defuses tension


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To Resolve aConflict

What tosay or do?

Why?

4. Listencarefully Eye contact,don'tinterrupt

Honors theneed to beheard

5. Generate

solutions

"How could

we resolvethis?"

Moves from

accusationsto solutions

6. Agree on a

solution

"Would this

work foryou?"

Moves to

resolution,brings closure


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To Resolvea Conflict

What tosay or do?

Why?

7. Test forsatisfaction

"Are you surethis will work

for you?"

Assures clearcommunication


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Key points to remember

Be a model of calm and control

Don't give in to emotional outbursts

Don't assume people are beingdifficult intentionally

Find a quiet place in to resolve

conflicts....privately


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Key points to remember

Set some ground rules for thediscussion:

No raising of voices

This is not a debate

Speak only for yourself..."I" phrases

Confront the issues, not the people Maintain or enhance self-esteem

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