With the compromising approach, each person in the conflict gives up something that contributes towards the conflict resolution.

This style is appropriate when:

• A decision needs to be made sooner rather than later (meaning the situation is important but not urgent)
• Resolving the conflict is more important than having each individual “win”
• Power between people in the conflict is equal

This style is not appropriate when:

• A wide variety of important needs must be met
• The situation is extremely urgent
• One person holds more power than another