Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

It’s one thing to clarify the changes we want to make about how we manage conflict. It’s another thing to identify our inner strengths and resources required to work towards the changes and sustain them. What inner strength and resources … Continue reading →

Not everyone believes we are able to change our conflict habits (see Developing New Conflict Habits). However, “shift happens” when we commit, practice and are motivated to be more conflict intelligent. One of the starting points is to identify a … Continue reading →

The thing about perceptions is that we usually come to believe them as true. This is especially the case when the same sorts of actions of others are repeated and continue to annoy us. Our perceptions, often fuelled by assumptions, … Continue reading →

Some of us prefer to let a conflict take its course. This might translate into not doing anything about it as it emerges, but rather waiting for it to defuse. Sometimes this seems to work better than other times, especially … Continue reading →

Negative emotions due to our reactions typically preclude us from thinking creatively about possible solutions to a conflict. However, effective conflict management is about finding ways to step back and get to a place of reflection. It is not an … Continue reading →