Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #5) Approaching Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Issues Directly

@Heather225

1. Yes, I have often found myself at situations like this. I usually try to understand the perspective of the other person and try to understand how this conflict arose and what we can do to solve it.

If 2 other people are in conflict, I think it would be helpful to make them talk to each other and understand their points.

2. My tip for resolution is to listen before you talk. We often get too focused on conveying what we want to say and while doing so, we fail to listen the message the other person wants to convey. Just like how it is said to think before you speak, let's try to listen before we speak too.

@Heather225

1.) Have you ever been on either side of conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

Yes I have! When I have a conflict with one of my friends, I am usually honest with them and let them know how I feel/my thoughts in a civil manner and let them have the floor to give me their point of view. I think when you approach the conflict in an accepting and open manner, there is no space for either of the people involved to get angry, defensive, or negative about the situation. In the end, it is better to resolve the conflict in a 'pleasant' manner so you don't lose a friend, and you come out of the conflict in a better state of mind (:

2.) Can you think of any tips we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

I think I would say it is important to not let your emotions get to you. Even if the other person becomes hostile verbally or attacks you in a way that makes you angry or upset, it's important to keep a calm/collected manner and not reply back in the same negative way. If more people become this way, the conflict will escalate and more than likely get worse, and not resolved.

Yes, I have been in a conflict. I have always slowed down and try to listen to the other person with their point of view to not escalate the situation.

It's always important to listener more than you speak. It helps us grow and learn the mindsets of different people

@Heather225

1.) Have you ever been on either side of conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

Yes I have been in a situation where I had to resolve conflict, I resolved it by trying to keep the individual calm to to not to make the situation worse, I tried to ask questions about their problem to get a bit more understanding of what was happening for them rather than assuming.

2.)  Can you think of any tips  we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

To listen to the individual rather than talking more

- Have you ever been on either side of a conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

= I mean who hasn’t been? I usually follow, the “ask questions to understand more, and express feelings rather than judging”

-  Can you think of any tips  we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

= If you are very irritated or angry, take some time to think and put your anger in check then start communicating.

@Heather225

1.) Have you ever been on either side of conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

I have been on either side of conflict resolution. I resolved it by actively listening in that situation, and making the person feel heard.

2.)  Can you think of any tips  we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

Tips that I can think of to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution is to be an active listener, let everyone speak their piece, and focus on what's helpful.

@Heather225 1.) Have you ever been on either side of a conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

Yes. By stepping back and slowing down, we can take our time to reflect on the conflict. It gives the other person to reflect on their situation too. And finding common grounds did work for me every time. After that, we can state our different opinions. It makes the other people feel heard.

2.) Can you think of any tips we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

Slowing down and stepping back works fine, but occasionally some people forget about conflict resolution after some time. In my opinion, forgetting about the conflict is not a healthy conflict resolution strategy. We should communicate how we feel and hear the other person too. We should not ignore it like it didn't happen.

1.) Have you ever been on either side of conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

Yes i have been in a situations between my friend and his girlfriend. I try to show them how other side is feeling about the problems they are having. It help them to empathize and further their relationship.


2.)  Can you think of any tips  we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

maybe you should be patient and always remain cool in this sitations.

1.) Have you ever been on either side of conflict resolution situation? yes How did you resolve it? Usually having a conversation.

2.)  Can you think of any tips  we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution?

1. Respond with calm, non-defensive, and respectful reactions.

2. A readiness to forgive and forget, and to move past the conflict without holding resentments or anger.

3. The ability to listen seeking compromise.

1.) Have you ever been on either side of conflict resolution situation? How did you resolve it?

Yes, I have been is a conflicting resolution situation many a times. I resolve it by actively listening to both the parties and asking open ended questions. I then ask analyse it with them together and come to common grounds and understanding to move forward.
2.)  Can you think of any tips  we haven't listed to facilitate healthy conflict-resolution? Active listening and asking open ended questions is very important to understand the situation and conflict in a better way.