Match the conflict resolution approach (on the left) with the situation is best resolves (on the right). Drag and drop application. Competing Competing drop zone empty. Compromise Compromise drop zone empty. Accommodate Accommodate drop zone empty. Avoiding Avoiding drop zone empty. Collaboration Collaboration drop zone empty. When people realize they are wrong or outmatched When the issue is trivial or resolving the conflict is someone else's responsibility When people are under time pressure, a temporary solution is needed, or collaboration fails When the issues are important, both sides express valid issues, a creative solution is needed, and commitment to the solution is vital When it is necessary to cut costs or allocate other scarce resources