Resolve Conflicts with Confidence
Navigate interpersonal and organizational disputes using interest-based bargaining, strategic positioning, and relationship preservation techniques from Harvard PON.
The Resolution Process
Understand the Conflict
Describe your situation and get AI-powered analysis of interests, positions, and leverage.
Get Strategic Analysis
Receive BATNA/MATNA assessment, framing strategies, and concession recommendations.
Practice with Simulation
Role-play with different personas and get real-time coaching feedback.
Frameworks & Techniques
πͺBATNA & MATNA Analysis
Understand your best and worst alternatives, plus your counterparty's position. This gives you clarity on your leverage and walkaway points.
- βBest Alternative to Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)
- βMinimum Acceptable Terms & Alternatives (MATNA)
- βCounterparty's likely alternatives (MATAN)
π―Interest-Based Bargaining
Look beneath surface demands to find underlying interests. Often you can create mutual gains by trading items of different value.
- βSeparate people from the problem
- βFocus on interests, not positions
- βGenerate options for mutual gain
ποΈDe-escalation & Rapport
Manage emotions and build trust to keep the conversation productive. Small gestures can reset difficult conversations.
- βActive listening and acknowledgment
- βApology and accountability
- βFuture-focused problem solving
πStrategic Concessions
Concessions in conflict resolution often cost little but mean a lot. Identify high-value, low-cost concessions to trade.
- βAcknowledgment of impact (high value)
- βBehavioral change commitments
- βProcess improvements
When to Use This Tool
Workplace Disputes
Colleague conflicts, manager disagreements, team tension
Relationship Issues
Family conflicts, partner disagreements, neighbor disputes
Business Conflicts
Partnership disagreements, client disputes, vendor issues
Organizational Challenges
Department conflicts, resource allocation, policy disagreements
Ready to Resolve Your Conflict?
Start with a thorough analysis of your situation, then practice with realistic simulations.
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