Summary of The 7 Principles of Conflict Resolution

The 7 Principles of Conflict Resolution, by Joseph P. Folger and Robert A. Barkey, outlines key steps for transforming conflict in personal, group, and public settings. The book maintains that constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict resolution are essential in all areas of life. It provides practical strategies for implementing seven principles: managing emotions, avoiding violence, understanding, listening, problem solving, agreement building, and sustaining relationships. Through these principles, the authors explain how to move from destructive to constructive approaches and create successful change through conflict resolution.