![Introduction to Conflict Styles,[object Object],Copyright 2011 Riverhouse ePress,[object Object],www.ConflictStyleMatters.com,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-1-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![Two factors strongly shape our choice of conflict style: ,[object Object],How hard do we push for the things we want , our agenda?and…,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-2-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![How much attention do we give to the relationship?,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-3-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![Relationship,[object Object],and,[object Object], own Agenda,[object Object],When we put the two factors together, we get five different styles of responding to conflict. ,[object Object],Each has:,[object Object],[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-4-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-5-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![High focus on relationship,[object Object],HARMONIZING,[object Object],Sure, I’m flexible .,[object Object],Whatever you’re happy,[object Object],with is fine with me....,[object Object],Focus on own agenda: Low,[object Object],Focus on relationship: High ,[object Object],I lose/you win.How? Agree, go along, give in, affirm.,[object Object],Low focus on ,[object Object],own agenda,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-6-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![Low focus on relationship,[object Object],AVOIDING,[object Object],Let me out of here…! ,[object Object],I don’t want to talk about it…,[object Object],Conflict? What conflict?,[object Object],Focus on own agenda: Low,[object Object],Focus on relationship: Low,[object Object],I lose/you lose.How? Withdraw, remain silent, walk away,postpone discussion, delay responding.,[object Object],Low focus on ,[object Object],own agenda,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-7-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![High focus on ,[object Object],own agenda,[object Object],Let’s talk this through…,[object Object],My preference is…..,[object Object],And I want to hear and understand yours…..,[object Object],COOPERATING,[object Object],Focus on own agenda: High,[object Object],Focus on relationship: High,[object Object], I win/you win.,[object Object],How? Dialogue.Agree to talk things through.Assert self and support the other.,[object Object],High focus on relationship,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-8-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![If we each back off and accept half of what we want, we can get an agreement and move on…,[object Object],COMPROMISING,[object Object],Focus on own agenda: Medium,[object Object],Focus on relationship: Medium,[object Object],We both win some/We both lose some.,[object Object],How?Bargain, strike a deal, find a little something for everyone.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-9-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
![When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything you see is a nail.Mark Twain,[object Object],Each style is a valuable tool, essential for particular situations all of us face. ,[object Object],We handle conflict better when we are equally skilled in all five styles. Then we can choose the response most likely to bring a good outcome.,[object Object],Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Grow by experimenting with greater use of styles you use least.,[object Object],www.ConflictStyleMatters.com,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/overviewofconflictstylesv3web-090419132625-phpapp02/75/intro-to-conflict-styles-10-2048.jpg?cb=1666006007)
Intro to Conflict Styles
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Intro to conflict styles presents five styles of dealing with conflict and the value of each in conflict resolution. Suitable for work with Style Matters: The Kraybill Conflict Inventory, the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, and some other five style inventories.
