Cooperative to Contentious, Misunderstandings and Miscommunications

There is usually no distinct point at which a personal or business matter goes from being cooperative to being contentious. Rather, the origins of a conflict can begin with a series of misunderstandings or miscommunications, with both sides, either consciously or not,...

Some Keys to Conflict Resolution

Conflict interferes with the ability to achieve some desired outcome. Reacting reflexively may contribute to a dynamic that leads to conflict because it tends to foreclose discussion and entrench positions. Exploring psychological and emotional triggers to gain...