The conflict climate is the psychological atmosphere the individuals perceive. This climate can be harmful or nurturing.

DQ1 Conflict Climate

The conflict climate is the psychological atmosphere the individuals perceive. This climate can be harmful or nurturing. Share an example of a situation in which abuse of power, competition, distrust, or defensive behavior created a harmful climate in a conflict situation.  Identify the behaviors that created this environment. What behaviors would change this into a nurturing climate?

Your initial response should be 250 – 300 words and must be posted by Thursday, Day 3. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings with a substantial response by Monday, Day 7.

DQ2 Stress and Anger

Explain how stress and anger affect the communication in conflict resolution situations?  Are stress and anger necessary in conflict resolution, or are they solely impediments to solving problems?  What affect have stress and anger played in your professional conflict resolutions experiences?

Your initial response should be 250 – 300 words and must be posted by Thursday, Day 3. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings with a substantial response by Monday, Day 7.