The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution: A Practitioner's Guide
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Book
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ISBN 10
078795019X
Category
303.69 social science-conflict management
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Publication Year
2010
Publisher
Pages
263
Subject
1. Interpersonal conflict. 2. Conflict (Psychology) 3. Conflict management. 4. Negotiation. 5. Problem solving.
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Abstract
Professionals who are successful in resolving conflict use more than a learned set of processes, methodologies, or clever tactics. A skilled conflict resolve must also employ a core set of valued, an array of analytic and interpersonal skill, and a clear focus.
The dynamics of conflict Resolution is a much needed resource that goes beyond instruction of the “how-to” skills of dispute resolution and illuminates the thinking processes that drive the practice of successful conflict resolution. Written by Bernard Meyer, an international trainer and innovative leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution, this essential book offers a framework for understanding conflict and for becoming a creative, interactive, and fluid conflict resolution practitioner. In addition, the dynamics of conflict Resolution in filled with useful case examples which represent a broad base of conflict situations-international, family, public policy, organizational, community, environmental, and labor management and provide powerful concepts and stories to becoming more effective negotiator, facilitator, and mediator.
Drawing on a wealth of experience in the field of conflict resolution, Mayer shows how to develop a constant internal focus and become aware of the evolving shifts occurring between the parties being helped. This volume offers a new paradigm of conflict resolution that will enable facilitators to
*contribute in a way that is respectful of personal autonomy
*Guide the parties in conflict to go beyond anger and fear to make wise choices
*Offer disputants an empowering approach in solving serious conflict
*Build more respect for diversity
*Help disputants find better, nondestructive ways to handle conflict
Using the ideas and concepts presented in the Dynamics of conflict Resolution , conflict Resolution professional can guide disputing parties to the path of reconciliation, empowerment, personal change, healing, growing, and social justice.
The dynamics of conflict Resolution is a much needed resource that goes beyond instruction of the “how-to” skills of dispute resolution and illuminates the thinking processes that drive the practice of successful conflict resolution. Written by Bernard Meyer, an international trainer and innovative leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution, this essential book offers a framework for understanding conflict and for becoming a creative, interactive, and fluid conflict resolution practitioner. In addition, the dynamics of conflict Resolution in filled with useful case examples which represent a broad base of conflict situations-international, family, public policy, organizational, community, environmental, and labor management and provide powerful concepts and stories to becoming more effective negotiator, facilitator, and mediator.
Drawing on a wealth of experience in the field of conflict resolution, Mayer shows how to develop a constant internal focus and become aware of the evolving shifts occurring between the parties being helped. This volume offers a new paradigm of conflict resolution that will enable facilitators to
*contribute in a way that is respectful of personal autonomy
*Guide the parties in conflict to go beyond anger and fear to make wise choices
*Offer disputants an empowering approach in solving serious conflict
*Build more respect for diversity
*Help disputants find better, nondestructive ways to handle conflict
Using the ideas and concepts presented in the Dynamics of conflict Resolution , conflict Resolution professional can guide disputing parties to the path of reconciliation, empowerment, personal change, healing, growing, and social justice.
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This empowering guide goes beyond observable techniques to offer a close look at the creative internal processes--both cognitive and psychological--that successful mediators and other conflict resolvers draw upon. - from Amzon
Biblio Notes
Part 1 Conflict
1. The Nature of Conflict......................................................................p. 3
2. How People Conflict.........................................................................p. 26
3. Power and Conflict...........................................................................p. 50
4. Culture and Conflict..........................................................................p. 71
Part 2 Resolution
5. The Nature of Resolution...................................................................p. 97
6. Communication................................................................................p. 119
7. Negotiation and Advocacy..................................................................p. 140
8. The Road to Resolution: Overcoming Impasse......................................p. 168
9. Mediation p. 189
10. Other Approaches to the Resolution of Conflict....................................p. 214
11. Conclusion: Conflict Resolution in Our Lives........................................p. 239
1. The Nature of Conflict......................................................................p. 3
2. How People Conflict.........................................................................p. 26
3. Power and Conflict...........................................................................p. 50
4. Culture and Conflict..........................................................................p. 71
Part 2 Resolution
5. The Nature of Resolution...................................................................p. 97
6. Communication................................................................................p. 119
7. Negotiation and Advocacy..................................................................p. 140
8. The Road to Resolution: Overcoming Impasse......................................p. 168
9. Mediation p. 189
10. Other Approaches to the Resolution of Conflict....................................p. 214
11. Conclusion: Conflict Resolution in Our Lives........................................p. 239
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