Reference no: EM133103402

Activity: Interest-Based - Benefits and When to Use

According to Fisher et al. (2011), the benefits of interest-based approaches to conflict include:

• Preserving, even improving, the relationship between the parties through amicable agreement. 
• Mutually satisfying outcomes. 
• Resolving conflicting interests fairly and making "wise" agreements. 
• Efficiencies by reaching gradual consensus without digging into positions and then back out of them.

Reflect:

1. Think about where you have used this approach in your work or personal life and how effective you were in reaching a resolution.
   - OR -
   If you have typically taken a positional approach, think about how you might use an interest-based approach to achieve better outcomes and longer-lasting resolutions to conflict.