Differences and Similarities

Conflict life cycle describes the dynamic nature of conflict comprising different events or phases of conflict in projects as shown in Figure 1.This is the process model of conflict explaining the different internal events of conflict and their interaction. Conflict can be seen as a dynamic process rather than a static component or structure.

According to Appelbaum et al., the four stages of a conflicting incident are antecedent conditions, cognition and personalization, behavior and outcome (increased team performance or decreases team performance). 

At the time of negotiation in the conflicting stage, the negotiation process has four steps such as establish the issues and set the agenda, opening moves, intensify the negotiation, and work out an agreement. One can reduce stress, increase productivity and resolve challenges with the help of effective dialogs. Emotions play critical role in conflicts and they were understudied. Conflicts elicit emotions and emotions exist throughout the life cycle of conflict.

Figure 1: Conflict Life Cycle