Conflict Resolution
Disagreements occur every day in our day to day endeavours. Most often, human beings find themselves with conflicting ideas in one way or the other. We cannot agree on everything; we must have different viewpoints. In such times of conflict, there is a possibility that the parties involved will decide if they reach an agreement to resolve their dispute. The resolution is most often from a peaceful settlement. There are several ways that individuals can solve their personal, monetary, political or emotive conflicts. People use different forms such as; competing, accommodating, avoiding, compromising or collaborating. I prefer accommodation because it is one of the most peaceful conflict resolution methods; one person agrees with the defeat.
When two people involve in a conflict, and one steps down; the case ends there. Accommodating is a knowledgeable conflict resolution method. This style is a kind of self-sacrifice and low assertiveness. It means that you are willing to sacrifice your reputation for the expense of your relationship with the other party. This kind of sacrifice is mostly applicable to people who are not egocentric and maybe in need of what the other party holds. A person who is a peacemaker can sacrifice themselves for the sake of others. On my end, I prefer accommodation because it makes an issue solved very fast them maintaining a good relationship with fellow workmates. Besides, it helps me maintain a good relationship with my co-workers and also saves time. For instance, if my subordinates to agree on something, I choose to accommodate their views to maintain the working standards.
However, the accommodation style requires a lot of sacrifices. It is risky because sometimes stepping down your ground for the sake of others can cost you. It might also lower your self-esteem, and you end up losing your reputation from the people who believe in you. For instance, you were competing with someone over a seat in parliament, and you are almost in the finish line then you step down for your friend, this might cost you in the sense that this friend can forever forget about you after finding that place that was supposed to belong to you. Therefore, this style requires a person that is ready for any consequences in the future. If the sacrificing party does not agree, the parties might get yet into another conflict.
In summary, we cannot live in conflict forever, and we always need a way to resolve our disputes and maintain a good relationship with others. It is essential for parties involved in the battle to come into an agreement using their best conflict resolution style as long as it accommodates both the parties. Personally, my favourite method is accommodating style because it has helped me go through several conflicts with my friends, and we are great friends after all. It is the right style with several disadvantages. When using an accommodating form, one has to be very careful not to fall into the trap of losing their self-esteem or self-worth.