Engage Conflict Fairly

Conflicts at home and work often seem different, but they have similar roots-- and similar remedies. In any relationship, conflict is inevitable-- but it isn’t unsolvable.

Every relationship in every team in every workplace has conflicts. We disagree about big dec...

Our own fears keep us from confronting others. We fear that we'll lose something, hurt someone we care about, or that it will accomplish nothing.

• Recognize that fear in yourself and identify the real issues that led to the conflict.
• When you are able to discuss the issue...

How you say something is as important as what you say. 

• Do not use extremes. Accusations such as, ‘you never,’ ‘you always’ do not add any value to your argument.
• Use ‘I’ statements emphasizing how you feel, rather than ‘you.’