The purpose of this assignment is to apply your knowledge of conflict management to a real-world situation so that you can enhance your skills in handling conflicts. It is crucial to carefully read and follow the directions, as failure to do so often results in a loss of credit.

1. Read and understand the assigned article, "Too Hot to Handle? How to Manage Relationship Conflict." I want you to use this article as a framework for this assignment.

2. Think about a few instances of relationship conflicts you have experienced that did not result in a satisfactory resolution or achieve your desired outcomes. It is important to grasp the different types of conflict to identify a relationship conflict. You can either focus on one specific conflict or identify patterns across multiple conflicts.

For this assignment, you are expected to reflect on the conflicts and utilize concepts from the article to (a) comprehend what went wrong and (b) determine alternative actions you could have taken. It is essential to focus on your own actions rather than solely attributing the conflict to the other party or expecting them to have acted differently.

3. Your written assignment should not exceed 2000 words 2 pages. Please structure your assignment into the following categories:

• Background of the conflict: Explain why the conflict occurred, identify the involved parties, and describe the issues that initiated the conflict.
• Evolution of the conflict: Describe the progression of the conflict. Sometimes conflicts escalate; task conflicts can become relationship conflicts. You can talk about this if it occurred.
• Outcome of the conflict: What happened after the conflict?
• Analysis: Evaluate whether the article's description of conflict progression applies to your specific conflict(s). If you feel the article does not increase your understanding of conflict, explain why and provide your own explanation. Dedicate ample time to analyzing this aspect as it forms the core of your analysis
• Learning: If you could turn back time, identify the actions you would take differently at various stages (prior to the conflict, during the conflict, etc.). The article provides a number of ideas here. Make use of them or come up with your own. Remember, the focus is on what you could have done differently, not what someone else should have done.