Essays are ways that we can stop and reflect on everything that we have learned and how it applies to our lives. By doing so, we are empowered to move forward and communicate more effectively.
Your Task
Respond to the following question
Describe one conflict scenario in which you found yourself recently (in the past couple of years).
Who was the conflict with and what was it about?
What were the reasons the conflict emerged?
Analyze the conflict management styles that were utilized in the situation.
Incorporating detailed examples, discuss which conflict management style you used?
In what ways, was this approach effective? Ineffective?
Again, referring to detailed instances, discuss which conflict management style was used by the other person? Were they effective? Ineffective?
Brainstorm alternative approaches to the situation.
If you could replay this scenario, what things would you do the same and why?
What would you have done differently? How? Why?