Conflict Management Self-Assessment

I need at least 150-word comment on my classmate’s discussion 

Can an old dog learn new skills?

Joseph posted 

This assessment was both what I expected and surprising at the same time. 

I concur with the results in my high scores on increasing authority and the personal characteristics of Expertise and the position characteristic of flexibility.  In any situation, I strive to listen to the experts.  I want to be knowledgeable in the area before influencing others to follow a course of action.  I feel I am flexible in my decision making too.  I will take into account strong reason or points of view based on what the known facts are available.  In this way, I try to manage conflicts so that even if you don’t totally agree with a decision you can at least understand the reason behind my decision and feel that our voice was heard-compromising. (Shearouse, 2011)

I was disappointed in my overall score.  I ended up in the third quartile.  I assumed I would be higher.  I assumed I was displaying the best management style for handling conflicts.  Maybe I am reflecting more avoiding and accommodating than I think I actually do in real life.

This assessment gives me something to think about.  Can an old dog learn new skills?

Reference

Shearouse S. Conflict 101 : A Manager's Guide To Resolving Problems So Everyone Can Get Back To Work [e-book]. New York: AMACOM; 2011. Available from: eBook Business Collection (EBSCOhost), Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 3, 2017.