Discuss why this is an appropriate image? What other animals could have been chosen? (NOTE: Wildlife posters, stuffed animals, masks or puppets are all good visual aids. Here's the basic styles and commonly associated animals:Ĭompeting/Forcing (I Take Charge)– Lion or Shark Īccommodating (I Give in)– Chameleon or Teddy Bear Ĭompromising (We Meet Half-Way)– Zebra or Fox Ĭollaborating (We Both Win)– Dolphin or Owl Īctivity Idea: Learn the characteristics of each style and an associated animal image. Exploring these styles is a good activity for a variety of different age groups.

Five very different styles for resolving conflict are common, each with it's own preferred approach toward handling conflict.