Managing Intercultural Conflict Analysis

For effectively managing all conflict involving work or relationships I will focus on working towards being more open-minded. My personal framework will utilize mindfulness as a way for me to better understand another parties views and then collaborating on a solution, so that I can better solve an intercultural or intracultural conflict as a primary party or a third-party. Most of the conflict I've been involved with relates to my family. I have a big family and as I've learned from Managing Intercultural Conflict Effectively, Hispanic cultures practice collectivism. My bias mainly comes in the form of my own individualistic views. I'll use parties as an example. Often times I would get into conflicts when my parents or other family members wanted to throw me a party, but I wouldn't want it to which they would reply it's not just about you this is also for the rest of the family. My mother has always expressed to me how hurt she is that sometimes I don't like to go along with what the rest of the family is doing, or thinking. She sees this as my resentment towards them …show more content…
This can end up being its own conflict, however because I feel as though my needs have been met and that I'm respected I don't feel like this is a conflict for me. Being aware of the issues that may arise in a workplace is important and the first step usually in my framework. As a third-party it is also important for me to understand all sides of an issue. By practicing mental flexibility I can understand where each party may stand. In terms of an intercultural conflict I can approach each party separately so that they may try and better understand how each others culture affects the conflict. I would maintain neutrality by using inclusive language, encouraging collaborative dialogue, and keeping my own position in mind as to not force my views or solutions onto