The deep-rooted drivers and immediate "triggers" that set the conflict in motion.
System-based conflict is a situation where the inherent structure of a system produces recurring friction. Unlike interpersonal conflict, which might be solved through a conversation, system-based conflict requires changing the "rules of the game" or the architecture of the system itself. 2. Common System Archetypes of Conflict System Based Conflict
Ensuring all parts of the system have the same information and understand each other’s perspectives. The deep-rooted drivers and immediate "triggers" that set
Party A takes action to feel safe, which Party B perceives as a threat. B responds, making A feel even more threatened, leading to a "spiral" of increasing hostility. B responds, making A feel even more threatened,
Resolving these conflicts typically involves moving from "blame" to "design":
A quick solution is applied to a symptom of a conflict. While it provides short-term relief, the "fix" has unintended long-term consequences that actually make the original problem worse.
Modifying the system's boundaries, incentives, or feedback loops to prevent the conflict from recurring.