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Conflict Management: How to Resolve Conflict So Everyone Wins

Conflict Management: How to Resolve Conflict So Everyone Wins

Conflict is inevitable. No surprise. The question is how we resolve conflict. The most emotionally intelligent people in any field or walk of life understand conflict management. They don’t deal with conflict management by retreating or sweeping it under the rug, nor by coming off as aggressive and imposing their will on others. They learn […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Dialogue: From Competing to Collaborating

Dialogue: From Competing to Collaborating

In my last article, I introduced four styles of communication.  In this article, I want to do a deeper dive into the meaning of collaboration, the alternative to the patterns of dominating, accommodating, and avoiding. The truth is that all these styles have their place in day-to-day life. However, collaboration becomes crucial as the topic […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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How Do You Handle Conflict?

How Do You Handle Conflict?

Do you know how to handle conflict when… You’re not able to sleep due to a neighbor’s late-night music or barking dog? Your boss wants you to work overtime this weekend when you’ve planned a big outing with your family? You and your partner have totally different opinions when it comes to a major life […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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