Accommodating Style

The accommodating style in conflict and negotiation involves prioritizing the needs and wants of others over one’s own. When someone uses this approach, they aim to maintain harmony and satisfy the other party, often at the expense of their own interests. This can help resolve disputes quickly and foster goodwill, but it may lead to feelings of resentment if one side consistently sacrifices for the other. Accommodating is most effective in situations where preserving relationships is more important than achieving a specific outcome.