Conflict Navigator Gifts

"True, you have irreconcilable differences, but they're mainly about flossing."

"As far as I'm concerned any whistleblower who wants to sell out their colleagues and wreck their career is very brave...now what did you want to tell me?"

"We were about to get a divorce, but we decided instead to go with the U.N. Peacekeepers."

Powerful

I keep a cold pack in my desk drawer to help me cool my emotions before I apprach an argumentative student.

"It's no good, Martin, it's still in the room."

'I take it this department has had conflicts.'

"Underestimate us. That'll be fun."

Middle manager

"You may want to steer clear of Jensen until he gets accustomed to you. He can be a bit territorial."

'Joe's Bar. Threat Level: Medium.'

As an experienced counsellor, she could see that their relationship had been doomed from the start.

'When the going gets tough, the tough SUE.'

"For all the years I've worked here you've had it in for me...so will you get off my case."

'I think the problem is, Lydia, you're a man-hater and Robert, you're a woman-hater, and I can't stand either one of you.'

'Busting balls since 1983.'

'I'll fix the problem... you fix the blame.'

'We're facing a hostile takeover.'

'They fight like you know what.'

"Do we want to tackle this head on, or just stun it with a glancing blow until Monday?"

"What a cute little spot for us to eventually get into a fight in!"

"I'd agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong."

"Thank you for being so understanding."

"Look, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to call you ‘a lazy, manipulative drama queen who’s incapable of genuine self-reflection.’"

'Surely you wouldn't want me to laugh at your joke if I didn't think it was funny!'

UK/US Free Trade Deal

'Ok, here's the meeting agenda ... it's gonna be a long one.'

Wall Street Couch

Slipping and sliding down the slope...

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'

City Finance Dept: My Way/The Highway

Economic Downturns

'Ah, Gripes, you want to discuss a raise with me, eh? Come in, sit down, make yourself comfortable!'

'Enough is enough. We're sick of being overworked and underpaid.'