Conflict
A state of tension or disagreement between individuals or groups, often arising from misaligned goals, values, or interpretations. Conflict is not inherently negative; when handled constructively, it can surface important issues, improve decisions, and build trust. Effective conflict resolution involves curiosity, structured dialogue, and a shared commitment to progress.
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Patterns tagged with "Conflict"
problem:Someone disagrees with you, and you have difficulties understanding why
description:Employ a method for identifying the root cause of disagreements by breaking down arguments into premises and consequences, promoting understanding and constructive dialogue.
Write a 'Manual of Me'
Document your habits, communication preferences, and quirks
problem:Working with different people is challenging. Not every context is right for you, and not every person is easy to work with. Finding a way to collaborate effectively requires understanding your own preferences, and those of others. However, these preferences are often implicit, leading to misunderstanding and conflict.
description:The Manual of Me is a lightweight, self-authored guide to your preferred working style, communication habits, and values. It’s a reflection tool first, and optionally, a shared resource to help others understand how best to collaborate with you.
Books tagged with "Conflict"
Nonviolent Communication
A Language of Life
Rosenberg, M. B. (2015) Nonviolent Communication. PuddleDancer Press. isbn: 978-1892005281.
Nonviolent Communication teaches empathic dialogue that surfaces needs without judgement or blame. Rosenberg encourages beginning with compassionate self-talk, then expressing observations, feelings, needs, and requests clearly. The sentence structures may feel formal at first, yet with practice the approach becomes a practical way to build understanding in everyday conversations.
Agile Conversations
Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture
Squirrel, D.; Fredrick, J. (2020) Agile Conversations. IT Revolution Press. isbn: 1942788975.
Agile Conversations starts from the idea that every organisational bottleneck is a conversation problem. Drawing on their Troubleshooting Agile coaching work, Jeffrey Fredrick and Douglas Squirrel offer five dialogue formats that surface assumptions, align intent, and rebuild trust. The techniques target software leaders yet apply to any team that needs candid, outcome-oriented conversations.