When was the last time that you thought Collaboration could assist you to get through Conflict? Some say Never…Others give a blank stare. Well, as part 4 of our Conflict Resolution Tactics we are excited to share some ideas with you!
Collaboration is the action of working with someone to produce or create something. It is a process of working together to bring forth a project, task or achieve a goal.
Collaboration comes when you have implemented the other tactics that we have introduced you to in this Conflict Resolution Tactics 4-part series. Those areas are:
- Part 1 – Diffuse
- Part 2 – Accountability
- Part 3 – Identify
- Part 4 – Collaboration
Most Conflicts are a result of a Breakdown in Communication. Let’s consider the cause and effect. When we have a breakdown in our communication, we naturally see how people get hurt feelings, say things in the heat of the moment, call names or say things they do not mean, snap at each other and say or do things to get even. When a Breakdown in Communication is there, Collaboration is less likely to work for both parties, so be sure to go through Diffuse, Accountability and Identify before you decide to use Collaboration as your answer.
For Collaboration to have its full effect and support all involved, there are some skill set requirements:
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Knowledge Sharing Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Cooperation Skills
When these five skillsets are present, you can have a united front in collaborating with everyone and uniting as a group or team for the best results. But we also suggest that you have another list of qualifiers that we call Collaboration Characteristics. It is next to impossible to have a successful collaboration without having basic characteristics that are valued by all involved. Here is a list of some of the most important, but please identify the characteristics that you feel are important as well:
- Trust
- Safety
- Diversity
- Creativity
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Positivity
- Willingness
- Leadership
- Courage
- Loyalty
- Effective communication
According to psychologist’s and a lot of data on our big wide Web, we as people are programmed to say NO. This happens all the time. We first look for why we should not do what someone else suggests or that they want to do what we want to do. It is proven over and over, yet it is the most restrictive behavior we could ever allow. Because we are first programmed to say no or consider what we want first, we get to learn to be a YES AND Person. This is inclusive and allows others to feel valued, appreciated, heard, and feel that they belong.
- Builds Better Relationships
- Creates a Safe Place for Everyone
- Shows Respect, Love and Acceptance
- Promotes a Culture of Creativity
- Everyone can Grow and Achieve
- All members feel heard, respected, and valued.
- Allows everyone to work at their highest potential.
- Promotes teamwork and growth
In our video we go into a lot of detail on all this information. I suggest you watch it. We even do an “IMPROV” activity for you on this video. Improv is a great activity to get ideas flowing and to allow creativity to surface.
- Home Schooling/On-line School
- Door Dash, Delivery & Curbside for Restaurants
- Insta-Cart, grocery shopping and delivery done for you
- Production plants making different things than they did before
- Toilet Paper delivered to your door from an office supply store!
Collaboration, done right will create amazing things. It will change the way you deal with Conflict Resolution. Why not fix a problem before it starts? Watch our episode today.