Those who view conflict as the difficulty in every opportunity are not necessarily pessimists, however they may not be viewing the conflict as a creative dynamic. The reality is, no matter what you do or how you act, there will always be some conflict-especially when you serve as a community board member.
Conflict can be both positive and negative.
Conflict allows people to learn about a problem from different sides and often the most creative ideas and solutions emerge from conflict. Negative aspects of conflict can involve frustration, confusion and sometimes lead to violence. The key to approaching conflict constructively is to recognize it as a process to be managed not something to be avoided or eliminated. Managing conflict requires certain skills and techniques that, although easily understood, may not always be easy to implement. For example, when a person learns to paint they learn the strokes and techniques to create an image.