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Try Using Compromising More
You scored lower in Compromising in Calm settings than other styles. Consider whether you are under-using this style in early stages of conflict, when things are not yet emotional.
Of course, not using Compromising helps you avoid the pitfalls that come with the style, such as possible compromise of important values or principles, failing to examine problems in depth, or settling for "half solutions" that don't really help anyone.
But Compromising has important strengths you may be missing out on. You'll be most effective in conflict if you are good at all five styles. So increased use of Compromising might be beneficial, especially if the gap between your lowish Compromising score and your highest score in Calm is 3 or more.
Benefits of Compromising. In Compromising, you seek prompt resolution of a conflict with a solution that gives both sides some of what they want but less than their full preference. You give in a bit in return for the other side giving in a bit. Compromising is not right for every situation, but it has strong advantages:
Ideas for Expanding Use of Compromising. Experiment with the following to get better at compromising. None is perfect for everyone; pick those that appeal to you:
The other styles you scored high in are valuable - keep using them! But you may wish to experiment with getting more comfortable with Compromising, especially when a practical solution is needed quickly; or when it is important for everyone to get at least some of what they wanted.
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