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Simplify Your Life: resolve conflict

By Kristina R Haymes

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” Hans Hofmann (abstract expressionist) Unresolved conflict is definitely a life or business complication.  It drains energy and resources.  Employee conflict costs businesses thousands upon thousands of dollars. Interpersonal conflict drains valuable energy that could be used for greater productivity or just pure joy. Ask yourself: 1) What is going on? (can you explain the conflict) 2) How am I contributing to the problem? 3) Is the problem worth confronting? 4) Think about who, when, where and what 5) Ask yourself what you are thinking and feeling about the problem 6) prepare in advance 7) make it safe — e.g. affirm that you value the relationship or you are unclear what the other person’s intention was — but to  you it appeared to be _________ [fill in the blank] and then contrast this with your issue 8) what does this situation say about you and your place in the business, company or world? Whether the other person responds positively or not, often times, clearing the air does wonders for simplifying your life...continue to full post

Full post as published by Mediation Marketing Tips on January 18, 2008 (boomark / email).