Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

Work through a team conflict for "$ARGUMENTS". Understand perspectives, find common ground, and reach a constructive resolution.

Prerequisites

None — utility skill, run anytime.

Process

1. Understand the conflict:

   • Ask: Who is involved? What happened? How long has this been going on?
   • What's the surface disagreement vs. the underlying issue?
   • What has already been tried?

2. Map perspectives:

   • What does each party want? What are their concerns?
   • What are the shared interests?
   • Where is there genuine disagreement vs. miscommunication?

3. Identify the root cause:

   • Is this about: roles/ownership, priorities, communication style, values, or resources?
   • Is there a structural issue that enables this conflict?

4. Develop resolution options:

   • Find solutions that address both parties' core concerns
   • Identify compromises and trade-offs
   • Determine if structural changes are needed (clearer ownership, process changes)

5. Plan the conversation:

   • How to facilitate a constructive discussion
   • Ground rules (listen first, focus on behavior not character, seek solutions)
   • Expected outcome and follow-up

6. Write the artifact to .metapowers/leadership/$ARGUMENTS/conflict-resolution.md

Output

The resolution plan written to .metapowers/leadership/$ARGUMENTS/conflict-resolution.md. Present the approach to the user.