In the 70’s, Thomas-Kilmann proposed a theory for conflict resolution whereby he suggested that people dealt with conflict in one of five ways. They are either highly competitive, too accommodating, completely avoidant, collaborative, or compromising. His theory has been one of the primary resources for studying conflict.
I’ve observed all of these to date during SI whether an individual or team dynamic. The reality is that conflict is a part of healthy growth whether you are directly involved or merely an observer.
No doubt we can all find value in our preferred way of dealing with it, but biblically we just cannot avoid it (even though some do).
What I’ve loved about sharing life with this group, however, for this very short period of time, is that the conflict did not last for long. The healing power of prayer, Gods word, forgiveness, and laughter are always on the other side.
I witnessed the beauty of it in the voices of the girls as they sang Tu Fidelidad in unison as they packed up the leave.