Sunday, November 14, 2010

Conflict Resolution: An Art and a science to be Mastered

So the ex-planters of Riche Terre are having recourse to a hunger strike to resolve a conflict regarding due compensation. You can read more on this on the Le Matinal Website here.

But, whether we are from the agricultural sector or not, if we have not already faced such situations, we might sooner of later be facing similar challenges.

So what do we do then?
This is where the theory / concept and application of 'conflict resolution' comes in.

We are reproducing below part of an article on the subject and you can find the link below to read more on it and on related subjects.


Bear in mind that conflict resolution is no peace of cake. It is an Art and a Science that needs to be mastered. We hope you enjoy the reading and perhaps try to reflect on the current conflicts you are facing and think how you would have tried to resolve it.


We would appreciate your valuable comments on 'conflict resolution'.

Resolving conflict rationally and effectively

In many cases, conflict in the workplace just seems to be a fact of life. We've all seen situations where different people with different goals and needs have come into conflict. And we've all seen the often-intense personal animosity that can result.

The fact that conflict exists, however, is not necessarily a bad thing: As long as it is resolved effectively, it can lead to personal and professional growth.

In many cases, effective conflict resolution skills can make the difference between positive and negative outcomes.

The good news is that by resolving conflict successfully, you can solve many of the problems that it has brought to the surface, as well as getting benefits that you might not at first expect:

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2 comments:

  1. I believe most most of the new ideas,inventions and applied technology are the result of conflict solving by products or side products.Hadn't we been under the extreme pressure of necessity we would have still been living as cavemen.

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  2. A very interesting and profound thought.. Sunghoon..

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