How to Have a Productive Conflict

Thoughts and actions to keep conflict at bay

How can you turn a conflict into a productive discussion? This tip sheet includes suggestions for behaviors that help defuse explosive situations. Share it with members, or use it to drive a training about conflict resolution.

This tip sheet was adapted by NWREL/BSC for use in VISTA training sponsored by the Texas CNCS State Office, May 2006.

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