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bury our head in the sand, but the friction never ends! And you are right Dan; this is not the

place to be.” Concluded Ron.

He paused for a while and asked, “We started today’s discussion with a question – Is conflict

good or bad?” What do you think now Dan?”

Dan was quiet as he collected his thoughts. “It is a tough one Ron. I would have certainly

said bad this morning. Now, I am inclined to call it good because it is an opportunity to engage

and improve our relationships, if managed well.”

“Well said Dan” Ron smiled.

“It is quite late; let us call it a day. I will keenly await your learnings next Friday.”

He rose and walked towards Dan with outstretched hand, “Say hello to Betsy and have a

great weekend.”

“Thanks Ron. This has been another extremely valuable session. I cannot thank you enough

for your time. I look forward to seeing you next Friday. Good night.”

They shook hands and Dan left for his workstation lost in thought. His immediate concern

was to engage Johnathan and find a win-win for an unresolved conflict that had existed for

some time. He had so far avoided addressing it, wishing it away but it had not. It had reached

the Ostrich Point and kept coming up over and over again. Johnathan wants to buy a car and

Dan has been persuading him not to. Today’s discussion had convinced Dan that it must be

resolved urgently.