Relationship before resolution
We've been taught that conflict resolution starts with strategies, techniques, and tools.
It doesn't.
It starts with building a relationship worth fighting for.
Everyone wants to fix the problem; few people want to work on the relationship.
Rather than conflict resolution tools, arm yourself with relationship building tools.
Moving forward starts with backing up.
Ask yourself:
What is the relationship like now?
What would this relationship look like in its ideal state?
What’s holding me back from getting there?
What would improving this relationship mean to me personally?
Know what’s at stake to make the uncomfortable work worth it.
What will it take to move this relationship forward?
Someone taking the first step.
Why not you?
No relationship. No resolution.