The document discusses the nature of conflict, defining it as an issue between two or more parties with incompatible goals or perspectives. It notes conflicts can be either healthy or unhealthy, and explores why conflicts arise due to differences in interests, views, and experiences among parties. The document then outlines a process for resolving conflicts, including defining the situation, exploring alternatives and their implications, and making a decision. It emphasizes skills like observing, listening, questioning, paraphrasing and facilitating are key to resolving conflicts constructively. Finally, the document briefly defines several approaches to conflict management, prevention, regulation, resolution and transformation.