Discuss power dynamics in various aspects of human interactions

Discuss power dynamics  in various aspects of human interactions

Power in a relationship is the ability to influence a situation that you control or that the other participant in the situation perceives your control. Halfway through the project, Annie’s background enables her to position herself as the lead person for the project. Annie is worried that Zoe may feel resentment toward her, and Zoe thinks Annie is using her position as the lead person to pull rank on her. Neither can see that their current conflict is a perceived power play and unknowingly adds to deepen the conflict.

Provide a few key methods that both Annie and Zoe can use to avoid the misinterpretation of thinking one is pulling a power play over the other.

 

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