Negotiation tactics
This is a negotiation tactic that includes both parties openly expressing their own needs and finding a mutually beneficial solution.
Collaborative Negotiation
This type of mediation needs a third party to help guide the discussion or conversation, without bias or taking sides.
facilitative mediation
In romantic relationships, this occurs when partners have either different beliefs or values, an example being different views on money or parenting.
Value conflict
A common communication barrier is when one person assumes they know what the other party is thinking and feeling, which leads to misunderstandings.
Misinterpretation
This involves calmly repeating another person's point of view to show understanding without adding anything into the agreement.
Active listening
This strategy involves compromising with both parties, giving up something to be able to find a middle ground.
compromise
Especially with couples, this form of mediation allows a person to propose solutions based on the needs and values of that relationship.
evaluative mediation
In friendships, this conflict comes when a person's actions hurt or cause feelings of disappointment to the other, ending in tension.
Interpersonal conflict
This barrier in family conflict is when emotions prevent effective listening and communication.
Emotional interference
This technique is taking a small break to give each party time to cool off before resuming the conversation.
Taking a timeout
This term is called the “initial offering” made in a negotiation that can set the stage for any further discussions or communications.
Anchoring
This type of mediation focuses on more of an emotional understanding and helping each party to see each other's perspective.
Transformative Mediation
This conflict happens in a workplace where two coworkers disagree on roles or responsibilities, which leads to tension and frustration.
Role conflict
This barrier happens when a party does not actively listen to the other party, which leads to unresolved conflict and frustration.
Lack of active listening
This is a method that acknowledges the emotions of someone, although you might not agree with their behaviour.
Validating emotions
A technique that focuses on common interests in a family dispute instead of agreements over the differences.
Interest-based negotiation
This is a technique that focuses on long-term relationships (family disputes) where the end goal is to create family unity.
family mediation
This conflict comes with a family member seeking to control their authority over another, for example, a parent and child conflict.
Power conflict
This barrier is when a person's cultural background causes them to interpret things differently.
Cultural differences
This technique is remaining calm, lowering your voice, as well as controlling body language to not escalate the situation.
Non-threatening body language
This term is determining the best alternative to a negotiated agreement when a discussion or conversation breaks down.
BATNA
This mediation is a one-on-one session where both parties share their concerns. Both sides are heard and then a person facilitates a solution between both parties.
Private mediation
In relationships, this type of conflict happens when one person has internal struggle with their feelings or actions toward the other partner.
Intrapersonal conflict
This is a communication barrier when someone uses vague or overly complicated language, making it purposely difficult for the other party to understand.
Ambiguity
This is a technique that involves calmly explaining and expressing your emotions and needs without turning into an argument.
Self regulation