Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

When we think about it, there are times we find fault with the other person for things we do. We may attribute motives that are not theirs to own. We may criticize behaviours and characteristics we demonstrate. It just may … Continue reading →

Sometimes in conflict we determine the other person’s perspective as ‘nonsense’. Perhaps, it isn’t ‘nonsense’. That is, something that seems to be ‘nonsense’ to us likely makes sense to the other person. Asking for clarity on her or his point … Continue reading →

Call me an idealist but I wonder sometimes if the word proflict (as it applies to interpersonal conflict) was used rather than conflict  if we would see our arguments, fights, etc.  as more positive. From wherever the negative connotations of … Continue reading →

Sometimes we use an expression like “clearing the air” to describe actions after a conflict which are aimed at removing lingering tension. The phrase is an interesting visual and one that requires mutual agreement about what clear air will look … Continue reading →

Bringing up a difficult issue that we expect will upset the other person can be unsettling. We may bring it up – as in vomit – with all the distaste that implies. Or, we may choose to carefully and thoughtfully … Continue reading →