Temperament and Conflict Resolution

Temperament

• Typical personality traits of an individual:
• Includes behavior, attitude, values, and talents

4 Kinds of Temperaments

• The Guardian
• The Artisan
• The Rationalist
• The Idealist

The Guardian

• Supervisors, providers, protectors
• Those that value the importance of protecting people & possessions
• AKA "The Traditionalist"

The Artisan

• Crafters, performers, composers
• Those that value the importance of art
• AKA "The Hedonist" or "Sanguine"

The Rationalist

• Inventors, architects, educators
• Those that value the importance of knowledge
• AKA "Choleric" or the Scientist

The Idealist

• Counselors, healers, teachers
• Those that value the importance of nurturing
• AKA "Melancholic" or Philosopher

Summary

• Guardian - Protectors, supervisors, value protecting people & possessions.
• Artisan - Crafters, performers, value art.
• Rationalist - Inventors, architects, engineers, value knowledge
• Idealist - Counselors, healers, teachers, love to nurture.

Conflict Resolution

Types

• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Arbitration

Negotiation

• Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
• "Meet in the Middle"
• Each party gives and takes a little.

Mediation

• A third party comes in to help give clarity
• They help facilitate

Arbitration

• Third party actually makes the decision for the parties involved.
• Example: A judge