Inevitably, conflict is a constant in human interactions. In fact, daily we think we need to make a choice when it comes to the different polarities of a conflict. However, to adequately address conflict, it is not necessary to choose. Instead, successful resolution of conflict requires “a way of thinking,” “a set of values,” “an array of analytic and interpersonal skills,” and a “clear focus” (Mayer, 2010).
In “dare to disagree,” Heffernan (2012) states that we ought to perceive conflict as thinking. The truth of the matter is that our way of thinking towards a conflict influences our ability to resolve it. Furthermore, Mayer (2009) suggest that the establishment of a set of values serves as critical tools to interpret both sides of a conflict (Mayer, 2009). Speaking of both sides of the polarity, a successful conflict resolution also requires different analytical and interpersonal skills needed for an increase in our capacity to experience community and establish ourselves as autonomous (Mayer, 2015). However, managing conflict is challenging without a “clear focus” on our way of thinking, our set of values, or our interpersonal skills (Mayer, 2015). …show more content…
Mayer focuses on communicating that we adopt a way of thinking that leads us to avoid or engage in conflict, we choose a set of values that helps us respect our principles, yet compromise, and we utilize an array of analytical and interpersonal skills that allow us to belong to a community yet remain autonomous. As long as our focus is clear, we can successfully resolve a conflict, or is it as simple as
In “dare to disagree,” Heffernan (2012) states that we ought to perceive conflict as thinking. The truth of the matter is that our way of thinking towards a conflict influences our ability to resolve it. Furthermore, Mayer (2009) suggest that the establishment of a set of values serves as critical tools to interpret both sides of a conflict (Mayer, 2009). Speaking of both sides of the polarity, a successful conflict resolution also requires different analytical and interpersonal skills needed for an increase in our capacity to experience community and establish ourselves as autonomous (Mayer, 2015). However, managing conflict is challenging without a “clear focus” on our way of thinking, our set of values, or our interpersonal skills (Mayer, 2015). …show more content…
Mayer focuses on communicating that we adopt a way of thinking that leads us to avoid or engage in conflict, we choose a set of values that helps us respect our principles, yet compromise, and we utilize an array of analytical and interpersonal skills that allow us to belong to a community yet remain autonomous. As long as our focus is clear, we can successfully resolve a conflict, or is it as simple as