WHY CONFLICT RESOLUTION DOESN'T NEED 'AGREEMENT' - Learning to Creatively and Respectfully DISAGREE!
In this video and podcast Alan discusses a frequent misperception that conflict resolution has to involve agreement when there are various situations he has seen through his work as a mediator and conflict coach, and in life outside of those processes, where conflict has been resolved without any need for agreement.

Resolving disputes through mediation - whether agreement occurs or not:
It is possible to resolve conflict through being able to 'respectfully and creatively disagree' and indeed this is what we all do each day anyway in our personal and working lives - we just do it so easily we don't even recognise it has happened. When a conflict has become stuck or entrenched or is repeatedly occurring there can be a belief that in order for it to be resolved then there needs to be 'agreement' reached on different things. Alan discusses why this is a misperception and a myth that can even make things worse and more difficult if not questioned.

Alan Sharland has been a Mediator and Conflict Coach for over 25 years working in a wide range of dispute situations including neighbour disputes, workplace disputes, complaints (NHS, Special Educational Needs, University Student), group disputes and others.

He was Director of a community mediation service in West London for 11 years and now runs CAOS Conflict Management. https://www.caos-conflict-management....

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BOOKS written by Alan:
How to Resolve Bullying in the Workplace: Stepping Out of the Circle of Blame to Create an Effective Outcome for All https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Resolve-...

A Guide To Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution - How Mindful Communication Supports Growth Through Conflict. Purchase the book at this link on amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1790335221

CREDITS
Outro Music: All Colours Pt 6 by Bob Holroyd, from album Hollowman:   / hollowman