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Conflict & Co-OperationI
Conflict & Co-OperationI
What should we know about dealing with conflict? Any room for cooperation? How can we negotiate successfully?
Conflict
Conflict may be defined as a:
"sharp disagreement or opposition" and includes "the perceived divergence of interest, or a belief that the parties' current aspirations cannot be achieved simultaneously" and/or an emotional antagonism. Substantive Conflict Emotional Conflict Functional Conflict Dysfunctional Conflict
a disagreement over issues of substance
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Clear and accurate communication: Create a free flow of information Understand your own and the others real needs and objectives Emphasise the commonalities and minimise the differences Search for the solution that meets the interests and objectives of both sides Common objective or goal The motivation and commitment to work together