Ronald S. Kraybill

Mar 19, 2024 | mediate.com | Ronald S. Kraybill

This article was first published on the Style Matters blog. Don’t you love it when somebody readily agrees to do things your way? Negotiating can be tiring. It’s a gift when someone just smiles and – with no persuasion needed – says “OK, I can go with that!”   Fourth of a series on five conflict styles, this post showcases the Harmonizing conflict style. With a focus on the relationship, setting aside your own wishes,  Harmonizing is not always a good option.

Feb 27, 2024 | mediate.com | Ronald S. Kraybill

Being a parent changes many things!  For me,  my conflict style was one of those. On the Style Matters inventory, my highest score in Storm is Harmonizing. This means that when things get tense, I tend to focus on keeping others happy, and I am quick to let go of my own goals and agendas if necessary to achieve that.  I think of myself as flexible and responsive to others!Conflict comes with parenting. However, it got complicated when I became a parent.

Aug 22, 2023 | mediate.com | Tony Belak |Tammy Lenski |Phyllis Pollack |Ronald S. Kraybill

Premise: Conflict is a normal and natural occurrence of interacting with one another. The cost of resolving conflict is negligible relative to the cost of leaving conflicts unresolved. Observations: Conflicts invariably arise between individuals in an organization, between organizational components, or between institutions. It has become part of our job duties; however, some studies suggest that 30-40% of a manager’s daily activities are devoted to dealing with some form of interpersonal conflict.