No-Lose Method of Conflict Resolution

Turn a Conflict into Cooperation in Life and Business

 

 

 

 

The No-lose Method produces a solution that brings mutual need satisfaction. It is acceptable to everyone, so nobody feels a loser.

 

Universal Win-Win Approach to Conflict Resolution

 

 

 

Benefits

The No-lose Method brings many benefits: increased commitment to carry out the decision; higher-quality decisions; warmer relationships; quicker decisions; no "selling" is required.

 

Social Skills

Social Intelligence

Solving People Problems

 

 

 

Guidelines for the Six Steps of the No-Lose Method

Only those people directly involved in the conflict should be included in the problem-solving.


Identifying and Defining the Problem

your statement of the problem should be expressed in a way that does not communicate blame or judgment;

ask the other to state s/his position and to get s/his feelings out, else s/he wont be ready for the remaining steps; use active listening if the other initially gets angry or defensive;

try to understand each other's feelings, listen to emotions;

define the problem in terms of conflicting needs, not conflicting solutions;

be sure both of you accept the definition of the problem.


Generating Alternative Solutions

▪ discuss to understand perceptions and assumptions;

▪ be creative in generating possible solutions, ask 'Why? What If?' questions, waltz up with 'What If' scenarios;

suspend judgment, discourage evaluation until a number of possible solutions is proposed;

▪ if things bog down, state the problem again... More

 

 

 

Think Win-Win

It is not easy to acquire competence in applying this method. You must think win-win. Searching for a great win-win solution requires creative thinking: "we've got a problem to solve, so let's get creative and brainstorm to find a mutually beneficial solution".

It is important that you not start the process with one fixed, preconceived solution or a number of alternative solutions. The important thing that you remain open to other solutions... More

 

Conflict Resolution

Win-Win Mindset

Think Win-Win

NLP Approach to Conflict Resolution

Yoga No-violence 10-step Approach to Conflict Resolution

Switch Perceptions

 

 

 

 

See the Full Picture

In social interactions, a big-picture view can help progress in win-win negotiations and win-win conflict resolution. Paint a bigger picture that will help the both parties fly well above the minor barriers that block your progress now.

 

See the Full Picture

Holistic Thinking

Harmony Master

Six Blind Men and an Elephant

 

 

 

Example: Trumpship (Trumpformational Leadership)

Donald Trump is famous for his aggressive approach to winning and getting things done. "Sometimes you need conflict in order to come up with a solution. So I'm aggressive, but I also get things done, and in the end, everybody likes me," says Trump.

 

Donald Trump as a Transformational Leader

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MAGA

 

 

 

 

Conflict Resolution as Problem Solving

The No-lose Method for resolving conflicts between people is just a special application of problem solving, involving six separate steps: identifying and defining the problem; generating alternative solutions; evaluating the alternative solutions; decision making; implementing the decision; and following up to evaluate the solution.

 

4 Types of Problems

Problem Solving

4 Levels of Problem Solving

6 Steps of Problem Solving Process

 

 

René Descartes quotes on discovery, sicence, life

Divide problems into as many parts as possible and necessary to provide an adequate solution.

René Descartes

 

Vadim Kotelnikov

Problems are a part of life and business. Addressing them creatively and turning them to opportunities is the art of life and business.

Vadim Kotelnikov, founder of 1000ventures - personal logo VadiK

Inventor Business e-Coach

Author Innoball

Founder Innompic Games icon