Participating in this class, as well as several dialogues this semester has opened up my eyes to the way I handle myself in conflict situations. By studying different management styles and other conflict philosophies and applying them I have been able to see what I could improve within myself to help have more meaningful conflict that moves a relationship in a positive direction, versus having conflict just for the sake of conflict. From this I have developed three strategies that I would like to apply more when faced with conflict. I will be more open minded about possible collaboration of ideas, I will try to focus on the source of the conflict not just the tension on the surface, and finally I will prioritize managing intrapersonal conflict
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After being a member for over three years now I have experienced several conflicts that find their root based in our chapter bylaws. However, I have seen that not all of these conflicts are solely based of a member’s passion for a specific bylaw. Instead their frustration may be fueled by a personal conflict with another member who feels strongly about the bylaw. If that conflict could be addressed and resolved with one another outside of the chapter, there may not be room for it to manifest within the chapter. By watching how these problems can escalate, I believe the best way to handle those conflict situations is to find the root of the problem. By finding the source you are able to not only mend the conflict, but prevent the same situation from happening again. When speaking with my Aunt, the Matriarch of my father’s side of the family, she confirmed that this management strategy was something my Grandmother always tried to instill in her six children, and that is why she believes it is something I identified in my own philosophy. She says “although as a child it is annoying or frustrating to try and pin point why you feel some way, knowing your feelings always helps….and really helps when you start taking them out on others” (INTERVIEW). If you start with the practice young you can then apply it to others as you grow
After being a member for over three years now I have experienced several conflicts that find their root based in our chapter bylaws. However, I have seen that not all of these conflicts are solely based of a member’s passion for a specific bylaw. Instead their frustration may be fueled by a personal conflict with another member who feels strongly about the bylaw. If that conflict could be addressed and resolved with one another outside of the chapter, there may not be room for it to manifest within the chapter. By watching how these problems can escalate, I believe the best way to handle those conflict situations is to find the root of the problem. By finding the source you are able to not only mend the conflict, but prevent the same situation from happening again. When speaking with my Aunt, the Matriarch of my father’s side of the family, she confirmed that this management strategy was something my Grandmother always tried to instill in her six children, and that is why she believes it is something I identified in my own philosophy. She says “although as a child it is annoying or frustrating to try and pin point why you feel some way, knowing your feelings always helps….and really helps when you start taking them out on others” (INTERVIEW). If you start with the practice young you can then apply it to others as you grow