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GROUP ORDER. MONDAY: Group #1 (Jenna, Seth, Nicole, Cody, Spencer, Lisa) and Group #2 (Mike, Victoria, Taylor, Emily P., Taro) WEDNESDAY: Group #3 ( Bana , Hillary, Emily B., Ericca , Brittany, Lauren) and group #4 (Mitch, Matt, Amy, Aaron, Jalonn ). Conflict Escalators.
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GROUP ORDER MONDAY: Group #1 (Jenna, Seth, Nicole, Cody, Spencer, Lisa) and Group #2 (Mike, Victoria, Taylor, Emily P., Taro) WEDNESDAY: Group #3 (Bana, Hillary, Emily B., Ericca, Brittany, Lauren) and group #4 (Mitch, Matt, Amy, Aaron, Jalonn)
Conflict Escalators • Unfulfilled needs • Different levels of needs for inclusions, control, openness • Unconsciously/consciously masking important needs • Faulty attributions • Sometimes misperceptions • AVALANCHE
Conflict Escalators • Assigning fault • based on perception of who’s responsible, who’s behavior is natural result • SOMEONE has to make the first move toward reconciliation. • Unethical behavior • When someone deceives you • Negative gossip
Conflict Escalators • Conflict and technology • Be careful with texting, e-mail, Facebook, etc… • No nonverbals! (HEY YOU! Angry? Loud?) • What happens when someone gives you a short response?
Passive Style • Trying to avoid conflict • Different behaviors • Denial • Avoidance • Accommodation • Total submission is unhealthy
Aggressive Style • Marked by exaggerated verbal and nonverbal expressions • Explosive anger • Tongue lashing • Hostile behaviors • Can meet needs, but cause damage • Aggression = irreversible
Passive-Aggressive Style • “I will pretend you’re needs are important…” • Handles conflict with subtle and manipulative ways • Tactics: • Silent treatment • Innocence • Joking
Assertive Style • “My needs are important, and so are yours” • Encourages others to express needs • Genuinely interested in what others have to say • Concerned for the health of the relationship
Confirming/Disconfirming Messages • Confirming messages • Shows you value the other person and show that his/her needs are important • Disconfirming messages • Doesn’t value the person, showing that his/her needs are not important
Types of Confirming Messages • Descriptive comments • Describing behavior rather than character • “I” statements to share feelings • Problem-solution comments • Working to find a “win-win” outcome • Regarding other person’s needs and preferences
Types of Confirming Messages • Equality comments • Regarding other person as equally capable • Without sarcasm • Spontaneous comments • Coming to discussion without an agenda • Understand the other person’s frame of reference!
Types of Confirming Messages • Open comments • Give your opinion, but are open to negotiation • Important when you truly want to hear/understand the point of view of others • Empathetic comments • Shows you care rather than indifference • Emphasize and personalize