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The Animal Instincts deck contains 23 cards, each one depicting a particular animal and describing how its instincts might lead it to naturally handle conflict in a certain way. Using a combination of humor and wisdom from the animal kingdom, these ForumCards challenge us to explore and uncover our own instincts around conflict resolution. Are we chameleons ready to change our colors or beliefs at the first sign of a clash, or are we pit bulls tenaciously holding onto our positions until our opponents are bloodied and forced to surrender? Odds are we instinctively gravitate to only one or two primary styles for managing conflict, which can place us at a disadvantage by limiting the versatility of our response options. By exploring a variety of conflict management styles, we create the possibility of actually choosing styles that might be more productive both generally as well as in particular situations. No more “one trick pony” syndrome!
ForumCards: Animal Instincts can be used alone by an individual, or with a significant other, as a way to reflect on important conflict management styles and their impact on personal and professional relationships, negotiations and productivity. They are also ideal for use as an icebreaker when opening a meeting, or as a discussion topic for facilitators, group leaders, life coaches, therapists, teachers and counselors. In group settings, the facilitator can adapt the uses to match the goals and nature of the group.