Most individuals approach a conflict situation with either a competitive or a cooperative orientation. Those who think conflict must be resolved competitively believe that they must defeat the other party in order to win because only one side can win. Those who have a cooperative conflict-management style, on the other hand, believe it is possible …
Getting Along with Others
Tired of constant conflict? Try a more collaborative approach!
Collaboration is an approach to work that promotes integrated effort and improved results through the exchange of useful information, knowledge, know-how, and ideas. There are “degrees” of collaboration. At one end of the continuum, collaboration can be viewed simply as improved sharing and exchange of information – better communication. At the other extreme – in …