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6.3.4 F. Glasl’s – nine stages of <strong>conflict</strong> escalationThe model of Friedrich Glasl has nine stages, divided into three levels: at the firstlevel both <strong>conflict</strong> parties can still win. Reaching the second level one party loses,while the other one wins. If the <strong>conflict</strong> continues and mounts up to the third levelboth parties lose. This model is very detailed and can be used for <strong>conflict</strong> analysisand as a tool to improve reactions during a <strong>conflict</strong> process.LEVEL ONE (WIN-WIN)Stage 1: Tension▶ common argument, occasional clashof opinions with tensions▶ conviction that tensions can beresolved through dialogue▶ cooperation stronger thancompetitivenessStage 2: Debate & polemics▶ <strong>conflict</strong> parties develop strategiesto convince the other party of theirarguments▶ ‘either‐or’ thinking starts, accompaniedwith fighting for dominance andpressuring the otherStage 3: Actions instead of words▶ <strong>conflict</strong> parties increase the pressureon their opponent to reach anacceptance of the own opinion▶ pessimistic expectations and suspicionare predominant▶ discussions are broken off▶ nonverbal behaviour dominatesthe communication style170 V. V I O L E N C E

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