In the past few weeks I have learned a lot about my personal communication styles. I have also learned how to be a more effective communicator. This week the focus was on conflict resolution. I explored several useful websites that were full of great tips and strategies on how best to resolve conflict. Some strategies I have learned in helping to resolve conflicts are:

o   Be aware of the whole picture

o   Try to understand the other person’s perspective

o   Think before you speak

o   Try to find more than one way to solve the issue

o   Take time to respond

o   Utilize empathetic listening

Here are two of the websites that I found to be the most helpful:

The Center for Nonviolent Communication:

https://www.cnvc.org

The Third Side website:

http://www.thirdside.org/

Do any of you have any suggestions or insights you gained this week pertaining to conflict resolution?