Informal Conflict Management

Individuals may attempt to resolve disputes directly with the other party. The success of these efforts are dependent on many factors including the skill levels of the parties, the investment in relationship, the urgency in finding an outcome, and the styles the parties employ to resolve their dispute.

Interpersonal conflict management, individual negotiation strategies, and other per­ sonal responses to conflict make up the broad realm of informal conflict management. Informal strategies for conflict management are presented in workshops and classes with titles such as Conflict Management, Negotiation, Interpersonal Conflict, Relational Dynamics, and Dealing with Difficult People.