In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, Doctors David Lowry and Don Drew discuss conflict styles and how they impact our interactions with others. They explore the five most common conflict resolution styles: competitive, collaborative, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating. Depending on the situation you face, one style is usually more effective than another.

Show Notes

• What is a conflict style?
• Why is it important to know your conflict style?
• Dimensions of conflict style: assertiveness, cooperativeness, concern for self, concern for others
• The five conflict resolution styles:
  • Competitive (win-lose)
  • Collaborative (win-win)
  • Compromising
  • Avoiding (lose-lose)
  • Accommodating (lose-win)
• When to use each conflict resolution style
• Tips for choosing the right conflict resolution style

For more in-depth information, we invite you to read our blog post, Understanding Your Conflict Style.

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