Create and maintain a good bond, even with your Enemies
The key to solving conflict is to form a good relationship with the other party. The relationship should be based on mutual respect, positive attitude and co-operation (Ransohoff et al., 1031).
Establish a dialogue and negotiate
One has to ensure that the conversation is relevant, stay focused on positive results and target on a common goal. Discussing, dialogue and negotiation brings about a genuine, engaging and productive debate.
Raise the difficult issue without being aggressive or hostile
When raising an issue, work through the problem to sort it out and find a mutually positive outcome through being direct, engaging and respectful (Ransohoff et al., 1031)
Know the sources of conflicts in a debate.
Applying the law of reciprocity
In solving conflict in a debate, emphasize with the feelings and views of the other party by managing what one expresses, through verbal and non-verbal communication (Alan, et al. 87).
Create and build a positive relationship.
After a bond has been formed, it should be mentored to develop a positive relationship through discussion of differences between parties involved (Alan et al., 86).
Ground rules for effective communication.
Each person should speed at a time.
When one needs to speak should raise his/her hand.
All views should be respected and valued even if one disagree with it.
The chair should be the one to decide who to speak and how long (Falbe et al., 642).
Tactics one should use for effective communication
People to raise the difficult issue without being aggressive or hostile. As one raises an issue, he/she must work through it to ensure there is a positive outcome through engaging others and being respectful. Hostility deters communication and makes data being relayed to be received in a negative manner therefore conveyance of information might be hampered.
There should be a positive relationship between the parties involved natured through understanding and respecting each other’s concerns in the debate improving chances for an agreement. A harmonious positive rapport amongst members in a conversation ensures that communication relayed. Positivism helps in the better understanding and in the deciphering of the message that is being conveyed.
Works cited
Falbe, Cecilia M., and Gary Yukl. "Consequences for managers of using single influence tactics and combinations of tactics." Academy of Management journal 35.3 (1992): 638-652.
Ransohoff, David F., and Russell P. Harris. "Lessons from the mammography screening controversy: can we improve the debate?." Annals of Internal Medicine 127.11 (1997): 1029-1034.
Sillars, Alan L., et al. "Coding verbal conflict tactics: Nonverbal and perceptual correlates of the “avoidance‐distributive‐integrative” distinction." Human Communication Research 9.1 (1982): 83-95.
