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Tips for the Person Involved in a Conflict Resolution

Conflict is a sign of a need for change and an opportunity for growth, new understanding, and improved communication. Conflict can not be resolved unless it is addressed with the appropriate parties. A response to a conflict can increase or decrease the intensity of the problem. An objective or neutral point of view helps to improve the situation. The conflict resolution is involving some or all of the following process: 1. Recognition by the parties involved that a problem exists. 2. Mutual agreement to address the issue and find some resolution . 3. An effort to understand the perspective and concerns of the opposing individual or group. 4. Changes in attitude, behavior, and approaches by both sides that will lessen negative feelings. 5. Recognising triggers to episodes of conflict. 6. A willingness by one or both parties to compromise . 7. Agreement on a plan to address differences. 8. Monitoring the impact of any agreements for change. Supporting Conflict Resolution  Separate th

Christmas firefighting questions

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Let’s deal wit a fact as a mediator, I can not rarely come up with a funny topic, but my topics with a high chance can lead into funny and peaceful moments. My today’s topic is the "Christmas firefighting”. Statistics on divorce regularly reveal a spike in the number of people separating in the month of January, so we rightly suspected increased tension around Christmas as the last straw. What can we do to prevent tension and conflicts? Let’s take the most critical point! The difference with Christmas compared to the rest of the year is that there is an intense period of approximately two to three weeks which tests any kind of relationships. The present You received a present what makes you understand that they even don’t know who you are?  You should ask yourself the following Christmas firefighting questions: Did I give chance for this people to understand what I am wishing for? If the answer yes: you can still try to have more direct discussion next year. If it won’t work jus