Conflict Resolution Key Life is far easier when people have the sense to see things our way. For many decision-makers , annual obligations like business plan reviews and budget approvals tend to coincide with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Interest-based negotiation techniques can help us focus our energy on the process and guide that process torwards yielding a satisfactory result.
Most negotiations are repeat performances.
We tend to deal with the same bankers, suppliers, clients, directors, managers, etc., for a long time. By following a few common sense rules we can reduce conflict and turn it into cooperation and reach solutions that really work for all the participants. Separate the people from the problem . Religion teaches us to hate the sin not the sinner. If we view the problem as that which needs to be resolved rather than viewing someone holding a contrary viewpoint as a person to be defeated, the odds of a successful collaboration increase.