Activity Perceptual Style and Conflict
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Tina’s Perceptual Style™ is ACTIVITY.
She sees the world as a dynamic and exciting experience enriched by a personal network of family, friends, and acquaintances.
Tina is a very active person, always doing something. Her friends comment that she seems to always be in motion—thinking, doing, or being.
Because patterns and connections are constantly changing, Tina knows she can’t absorb the full richness of life unless she is engaged and participating in it.
She finds observation and analysis dull and boring, and there is too much to do, see, and experience to waste time on that.
Tina’s world is a complex one in which nothing is static, and the pieces are constantly reconnecting into new patterns and relationships.
When it comes to conflict, Tina is direct in her approach but uses humor and a teasing style to blunt the edge of her verbal barbs.
Tina is uncomfortable when interpersonal conflict is left unresolved, and she will ignore other activites until it's diffused.
She will reframe a conflict, using a different context and a light touch, to shift perspective and encourage more dialogue.
Your Perceptual Style,
the way you make meaning of the world around you and take action,
is the foundation of your conflict resolution skills.
Everyone can resolve conflicts, diffuse arguments, and win over the opposition.
The key is to rely on your natural strengths rather than trying to mimic someone else's approach.
Do you know what your natural Strengths are?
Your Perceptual Style is the foundation of all your natural strengths, dealing with conflict included! How you see the world and make it meaningful to you has everything to do with how you mitigate and resolve conflict.
The decisions you make, the actions you take, and the directions you choose are all influenced by your Perceptual Style because it defines reality for you.
The more you know about your Perceptual Style, the more you can tap into your natural strengths and potential. That’s because there’s an extensive set of skills and behaviors that naturally align with each Perceptual Style.
Perceptual Style Theory™, created by Gary M. Jordan, PhD, and Lynda-Ross Vega, defines six unique Perceptual Styles.
Each Perceptual Style represents a grouping of fundamental aspects of being human that results in a distinctive experience and characteristic behaviors.
Have you met all of our Perceptual Style representatives? Press the blue tabs below to read about each specific Perceptual Style.
The people above represent each Perceptual Style—Tina is Activity, Pam is Adjustments, Matt is Flow, Anne is Goals, Jack is Methods, and Dan is Vision. Who did you identify with most?
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The more you know about your Perceptual Style, the more you can tap into your natural strengths and potential. That’s because there’s an extensive set of skills and behaviors that naturally align with each Perceptual Style.
The alignment of skills and behaviors with Perceptual Style exists because people naturally see the things associated with their Perceptual Style. Those things are easy for them to grasp, understand, and use.
Awareness of the other five Perceptual Styles and how they differ from you provides incredible insights about your relationships with family and friends.
And understanding how other people differ from you is key to preventing conflict from escalating.
Let's look at a few of the strengths of each Perceptual Style in the way they approach conflict:
ACTIVITY
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You view conflict as an unavoidable reality.
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You know that deep conflict is hurtful to others, and you will retreat when you sense that you have gone too far. At such times, you will turn your energy to the building and maintenance of relationships and move the conflict to the back seat.
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With your ability to read people and context, you are often aware of meaningful conflict before others are.
ADJUSTMENTS
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You know that conflict is irrational and unsettling.
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You believe conflict is unnecessary and occurs because the people in contention don't possess the information they need.
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You lead conflicting parties to an agreement by gathering information from both sides and then presenting each side in a way that increases appreciation and overall understanding.
FLOW
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You experience conflict as a disruptive force that pushes people away from each other.
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You believe that little good comes from conflict because it breaks the bonds that create relationships.
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Even when on the winning side, you feel the pain and resentment of the losers and see the long-term disruptive consequences to the larger community.
GOALS
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You thrive on competition and see conflict as a way to test yourself against others.
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You respond to resistance with increased determination and resolve to find an immediate solution.
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You can lose sight of the ramification for others with your relentless focus on winning.
METHODS
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You understand that differences between people occur and that those differences lead to conflicts.
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However, you believe conflict can be resolved by examining the facts.
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You view conflict as an irritating reality that can be mitigated if addressed objectively, openly, and with no hidden agendas.
VISION
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You accept conflict as a natural and expected part of life.
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You strive to resolve, dissolve, or dismiss conflict quickly and move on.
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You can be confrontational and will challenge others to “step up” to determine who is serious and who is not.
You would think that human beings, given their hard wiring to seek community, would have found a solution to interpersonal conflict eons ago.
No such luck. In fact, interpersonal conflict is a natural outcome of human interaction. People see the world differently, have different values and expectations, and don't always share the same goals or opinions.
It's helpful to recognize that everyone wants to belong and be valued, and no one wants to be disliked. If you can start from the assumption that other people usually mean well and don't intend to irritate or insult you, it's easier to realize they just don't see the situation the same way you do.
When you keep this concept in mind, it takes some of the stings out of disconnects. It's not personal; it's a different perspective.
Some conflict in your life is inevitable. Whether the conflicts are minor or severe, you possess natural skills to help you deal effectively with conflict.
What’s the best way to manage conflict in your life?
Discover your Perceptual Style!
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Social Interaction is essential to your life. What's also interesting is that you will thrive in some social situations and surroundings and be miserable in others. Why continue guessing which is which?
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Communication is vital. We all want to be understood, yet we experience disconnects with others that get in the way. How you see the world and make it meaningful to you has everything to do with how you express yourself and how you listen. Why not tap into your communication strengths right now to ensure the important connections you want?
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Self-motivation spurs you to action for what you want to do and what you need to do. Why waste time with procrastination when you have the natural skills to tame it?
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Some conflict in your life is inevitable. Whether the conflicts are minor or severe, you possess natural skills to help you deal effectively with opposition and disagreement. Why suffer through another uncomfortable conflict with someone you care about when you could use your strengths to diffuse and resolve the situation easily?
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Change is constant; it's part of your daily life. Your adaptability strengths mean the difference between excessive worry and stress versus dealing with changes on your terms. Isn’t time to bring your strengths related to change out in the open?
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Persuasion is a critical life skill. Convincing others to agree with your point of view, adopt a particular perspective, or take a course of action you suggest is something you need to do every day – at work, at home, at school, with friends. Why not tap into your natural abilities to persuade with ease and confidence?
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This is your key to dealing with conflict YOUR way!
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