The Basics Guide

Tag: Conflict Resolution

  • Not All Kindness Is Nice

    True kindness prioritizes care and moral clarity, even when uncomfortable. Niceness prioritizes social ease and appearance. When kindness is mistaken for aggression and niceness for virtue, moral depth is lost. Real care often includes discomfort, confrontation, and truth—not just softness and harmony.

  • Non-substantive Disagreement

    Non-substantive Disagreement

    Non-substantive Disagreement occurs when debate or discussion responses fail to engage with the actual content or logical structure of an argument, instead focusing on externalities such as presentation, perceived intentions, or unrelated issues.

  • Collateral Damage

    Collateral Damage

    Collateral damage, unintended harm during military operations, encompasses civilian casualties and property destruction. Governed by international law, its significance extends beyond the battlefield, influencing war ethics, global policy, and public perception.

  • Good Cop/Bad Cop

    Good Cop/Bad Cop

    The ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ approach, initially a law enforcement strategy, involves two contrasting personas to strategically influence outcomes. Its adoption in various professional contexts underlines its psychological basis and the critical role of ethical consideration in its application.

  • Groupthink

    Groupthink

    Groupthink is a psychological dynamic in groups where the desire for harmony leads to poor decision-making, characterized by suppressed dissent and inadequate evaluation of alternatives and risks.

  • Constructive Ambiguity

    Constructive Ambiguity

    Constructive ambiguity in negotiations enables parties to proceed with a shared agreement, despite distinct goals, by allowing room for flexible interpretation and future dialogue.

  • Shibboleth

    Shibboleth

    Shibboleths are specialized identifiers, linguistic, cultural, or technical, that distinguish members within specific groups. Originating from historical linguistic tests, they have evolved to serve critical roles in modern contexts ranging from military identification to social customs, effectively managing inclusion and exclusion.

  • Impedance Mismatch

    Impedance Mismatch

    Impedance mismatch results from the disparity between object-oriented systems and relational databases in data representation and access. While tools like Object-Relational Mapping seek to bridge this divide, complexities in data structures, identity, and navigation persist, evolving with technological advancements.

  • Be Bold (Wiki Culture)

    Be Bold (Wiki Culture)

    In wiki communities, the “Be Bold” doctrine urges participants to contribute actively, aiming to cultivate a dynamic, collaborative space. This ethos coexists with guidelines that encourage discussion and ensure responsible editing.