In Summary

 

Conflict exists in the best of relationships.
Use all six tools to make things better.
  • I versus You Statements: Take responsibility for your feelings.
  • Anticipation: Reduce anxiety by letting people know you
    understand their concerns.
  • Meta Talk: Pay attention to and respond to non-verbal signs that
    provide cluses as to how people really feel.
  • Self-Interest: Understand the other parties needs and offer solutions
    that are in their best interest.
  • Set Limits: Make known what is possible and prioritize so that the
    most important things get done.
  • Consequences: Let others know the probable result of their behavior
    and let people choose to comply or accept the likely consequence.
  • Manipulation: Know how manipulation works and do not agree to
    do things that are not in your best interest.
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