Describe a time or times that you've had a conflict. Describe what the conflict was about and the type of conflict (e.g., one of the six types of conflict), how you handled the conflict and the type of conflict management style did you use (e.g., assertive, aggressive, passive/non-aggressive)? Which strategy(s) did you employ for handling the conflict (e.g., avoiding, accommodating, compromising, etc.)? Did both parties feel like they won or was there a winner and a loser? How could you have managed the conflict differently? How did you feel after the resolution of the conflict (did you feel better, worse, the same)? Explain. What did you learn from the experience? And any other relevant information to your essay/story.
Sample Solution
Identify the source of conflict: The first step in resolving a conflict is to identify what it is that is causing the conflict. Is it related to a disagreement on goals, personalities or resources? Understanding this can help you focus your efforts on how best to address the issue.