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The SAS Rule To Quickly Defuse Conflict

Here's how conflict handling would work using the "SAS" rule:

Step 1: (S)tep back -- physically. This creates space between you and your colleague and sends the signal that you're not interested in further aggression or tension.
Step 2: (A)sk for a second to think about the situation logically. With a pause in the communication, ask yourself two critical questions: What is the most important fact on each side of the argument?
Step 3: (S)hare your realization with the other person calmly. Be sure you acknowledge both sides of the argument and how your emotion was coloring your communication.

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Use The "S-A-S" Rule to Quickly Defuse Conflict & End Arguments

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