Part IV: Simulation Scenarios
Conversation Preparation Sheet
Use the following questions to assist you in preparing for a collaborative conflict conversation.
Questions
- What are some of the beliefs/thoughts/assumptions that I have with regards to this conflict?
- What do I notice occurring in this conflict? E.g., style, feelings, power, history.
- What are the subject areas/topics that need to be resolved? How can I describe the conflict using descriptive rather than blaming language?
- What is important to me regarding this conflict? What are my needs?
- What do I imagine might be important to the other person regarding this conflict? What might be their needs?
- What will I do if we are unable to have this conversation? What is my back up plan?