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Books Soumanou Salifou December 14, 2022 (Comments off) (605)

Too Good and True Series: “How to Better Manage Conflicts”: Week 7

Sudanese-born author Amr Muneer Dahab
Sudanese-born author Amr Muneer Dahab

These are excerpts from the author’s book “Deep,” which contains eight of his small books published in the form of Wisdom Literature covering different aspects of life: Facing troublemakers, dealing with pain, personal financial issues, gastronomy, reading, criticizing, inspiring, and feeling always good to go.

Week 7: The Worst-case Scenario in Conflicts

 

  • Conflicts that you are trying to manage are opportunities to expect other unforeseen conflicts and minimize their possible effects.

 

  • Preemptive actions are always advantageous—why wait for a conflict to start and then wonder about how to deal with it?

 

  • The worst-case scenario in any conflict is much less than a threat, if you have reasonable alternatives.

 

  • Being ready for the worst-case scenario, and showing your opponent that you are ready, enhances your position to jump easier and faster over the conflict’s hurdles.

 

  • It is better to reach a win-win situation even if you have the chance to win alone. This enhances trust during future conflicts.

 

  • It is not easy to identify which is better: a wise opponent or a precipitate one. However, identifying the nature of your opponent is essential in helping you face him better.

 

  • While implementing conflict management strategies to minimize the negative sides of a conflict and to enhance the positive aspects, the opposite could happen. Reassess the situation continuously, and never trust rules blindly.

 

  • Your manager’s support is essential, and your colleagues’ stands are not less important.

 

  • If you totally fail to define the reasons other parties raise during the conflict, firing back would be a proper tactic as long as you fully control your weapons.

 

  • While it is good to take proactive steps anticipating probable future conflicts, it is better not to overact, as that could instigate inexistent conflicts.

 

  • Spend time searching for trustworthy people more than trying to beware doubtful ones.

 

  • You cannot focus on the details and the outline at the same time.

 

  • Conflicts are not areas of appreciation. Do not lose your firmness whatever it takes. Your opponents will try to utilize all the tools at their disposal, including belittling and humiliating others.

 

  • Assure to keep your self-esteem and appreciation of others away from being affected by the conflict outcomes.

 

  • With careful concessions, you could avoid losing potential allies and even turn some of opponents’ supporters to your side.

 

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