1) Take a break, to relax, reflect and organize your thinking.

2) Be optimistic - Find the opportunity in conflict.
Conflict Toolkit
Prepare
3) Actively listen through focusing, paraphrasing and summarizing thoughts and feelings.

4) See the world through their eyes - Safely tuck away your own perspective for now.
Listen First
5) Be specific and brief when the conversation is tense.

6) Be open-minded and inquisitive when calmer and aggressively explore new options.
Negotiate Effectively
Dear Clients,
My training and practice is predicated on the following basic principles developed through
my years of conflict resolution experience, observation and training. My objective is to
pass this toolkit along to all of you for the betterment of your personal and professional
lives. Click on the links for more information and references, and
contact me with any
questions or comments.

Sincerely
,
Rich Trimble
Workplace Collaboration
Helping business professionals communicate
LLC
TM
Richard Trimble, PE
WMA Certified Mediator
IAF Certified Facilitator
Seattle, Washington
206-403-8202