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Rules of the Road for Effective Communicaton (Ezine Article)

October 29, 2020

Nobody likes conflict, yet the most innocent words or actions can result in an argument, even with the best of intentions. Don’t wait for your next argument- read this article now to learn nine “Rules of the Road” for effective communication and conflict resolution in any relationship that are key to avoiding hitting “The Wall” which results in arguments and conflict.

Don’t Make Assumptions When Resolving Conflicts

March 23, 2020

The most dangerous and damaging assumptions are often made in negotiations and in those situations where clarity of communication is all-important. It is always better to ask questions in order to obtain the answer than to make an assumption and be wrong.

In Conflict – Critical Questions to Ask

March 16, 2020

When facing a conflict (whether you’re a participant or a mediator), it’s important to ask the right questions in order to solve the problem and come to a resolution. It’s important to have some critical questions ready in order to define the problem, identify the ultimate goal or outcome, and how to reach a solution or compromise.

Group Communication and Conflict Resolution (Ezine Article)

January 10, 2020

As DeChurch and Marks state, “the manner in which groups handle emergent conflict may play a critical role in whether or not the conflict situation has a positive or negative impact on group outcomes”. The way a group communicates during conflict can mitigate conflict before it occurs or once it has occurred.