Conflict between two people is normal. After conflict occurs, we normally think in terms of conflict resolution – how to fix the situation.
We like the term conflict management, because it suggests that we are involved in helping things along from the very beginning – even before interaction occurs.
Our resources can be very helpful when used as a tool to build bridges of communication rather than as an excuse to build walls that hinder communication. We believe that a sincere and genuine desire to connect with someone is the correct purpose for using this information. We do not try to show you have to fix anyone else. We show you how to positively adapt to the needs of others.
In order to adapt to another person to build better bridges of communication, it is important to understand the dynamics of how different personality styles interact. We use the concept of
STRENGTHS, STRUGGLES and STRATEGIES
- There are natural STRENGTHS from which your relationships can benefit.
- There are also some potential STRUGGLES that you are likely to face in the relationship.
- And, here is the good news … there are STRATEGIES on interacting with others in a way that will lead to BETTER RELATIONSHIPS.