Technical opinions are definitely
a reason that conflicts happen
Cost
Cost disagreements seem to come up a lot,
especially where contracts are involved.
Over half of all
conflicts are caused by
Priorities
Priorities mean one project or person is more
important than another, and gets more budget,
resources, time, prestige, or other perks.
Resources
Resources are scarce—that’s
why you have to negotiate for
them.
Schedules
Schedules decide who gets
what, when.
The best way to resolve a conflict is to
confront the problem: do your research, figure
out what’s behind it, and fix the root cause.
There are five general techniques for resolving conflict
Withdraw/Avoid
Retreating from an actual or potential conflict
situation; postponing the issue to be better
prepared or to be resolved by others.
Smooth/Accommodate
Emphasizing areas of agreement rather than areas of
difference; conceding one’s position to the needs of
others to maintain harmony and relationships.
Compromise/Reconcile
Searching for solutions that bring some
degree of satisfaction to all parties in order to
temporarily or partially resolve the conflict.
Force/Direct
Pushing one’s viewpoint at the expense of others;
offering only win-lose solutions, usually enforced
through a power position to resolve an emergency.
collaborate/Problem Solve
Incorporating multiple viewpoints and insights from differing
perspectives; requires a cooperative attitude and open
dialogue that typically leads to consensus and commitment.