Foreword ix
John R. Alexander
Preface xi
1. The What and Why of Conflict Competent Leaders 1
2. Understanding Conflict Dynamics 19
3. Self-Awareness, Self-Control 37
4. Preventing Destructive Responses to Conflict 65
5. Fostering Constructive Responses to Conflict 115
6. Building Conflict Competent Organizations 167
Epilogue 187
Resources 191
References 195
The Authors 199
Index 201
About the Center for Creative Leadership 213