Conflict Resolution Worksheet - Assignment Example

of Phoenix Material Conflict Resolution Worksheet Complete the Resolving Conflicts in Teams simulation located on the website. Reflect on the experiences with different conflict management styles in Ch. 9 of Working in Groups and on your own experiences. Answer the following questions.1.What are your strengths in resolving conflict?My patience, ability to perceive other person’s reaction, and ability to inject value for my concerns in minds of others are some of my core conflict resolution strengths. 2.What skills do you want to improve?

 The skills that I want to improve include: Interpersonal communication skills, decision-making skills, and idea generating skills. 3.Which of the following conflict management styles did you select in managing conflict? Check all that apply. Briefly describe why you selected each, or why you chose not to try a particular method. usedAccommodationTo get rid of the issue at any cost      usedAvoidanceTo escape myself from danger     usedCompromiseTo resolve the issue temporarily      usedCompetitionTo win at any cost      usedCollaborationTo reach a mutual decision 4.

What was your dominant conflict management style? CollaboratingWas this style effective? Why or why not? This style was effective because it made me win my rights and concerns, as well as of the other party without making the issue more complex5.Provide an example of how you have used the following conflict management styles in your personal or professional life.AccommodationI selected this method when I hit a car and all mistake was mine. I paid money to the car owner because the accident happened just because of me.

The car owner threatened me of taking the matter to the police had I not cooperated AvoidanceIn a situation where I would have caught a fight with a big muscular guy had I told his father about his law breaking CompromiseI have used this method in resolving conflicts between me and my neighbors with whom I often fall into conflicts ion small issues CompetitionIn a situation where I had to win a music contract CollaborationI have used this method in business decision-making (for resolving partnership-based conflict regarding ratio of profit distribution)  6.

What conflict management styles do you plan to use in future team or group situations? Explain your answer. In future, I would like to use collaborative conflict management style because it has proved to be very effective for me whenever I have used it. This style helps both parties reach a mutual decision which benefits the interests of both parties. There is no win-lose situation when conflicting parties use this conflict management style as both parties reach a mutual decision. For complex situations, this conflict management style would prove to be very effective for me.

Although it requires a high degree of trust between both parties but the outcome creates a bigger space for the interests of both parties.