Win-win game

Win-win game

A win-win game is a game which is designed in a way that all participants can profit from it in one way or the other. In conflict resolution a win-win strategy is a conflict resolution process that aims to accommodate all disputants.

Types

* In mathematical game theory such games are also called non-zero-sum games.
* In the context of group-dynamic games, win-win games are also called 'cooperative games', 'new games' or 'games without losers'.
* In colloquial speech, a win-win situation often refers to situation where one benefits, not necessarily through someone else's loss.
* Win-win-win is where both parties win, and the middle man wins as a successful negotiator.
* The TKI Thomas Kilman Conflict Profile is a simple model that reveals your preference under stress and pressure. A Collaboration style is seen to be win-win focused.

Group-dynamics

Group-dynamics win-win games have been increasingly popular since the end of the Vietnam war and have been successfully applied to all levels of society.

Group-dynamics win-win games emphasize the importance of cooperation, fun, sharing, caring and over-all group success in contrast to domination, egotistic behaviour and personal gain. All players are treated as equally important and valuable. Win-win games often also carry an ethical message of caring for the environment and a holistic approach to life and society. Win-win games are a powerful tool to give people self-confidence and a 'we' experience, especially when they have suffered from emotional isolation.

An example would be a game where all players try to carry a huge 'earth ball' (a ball several meters in diameter) over their heads while negotiating an obstacle course. This is a typical example of a win-win game for several reasons:
* there are no losers (everyone enjoys the accomplished task).
* all players are involved (no-one is left out or sits out).
* the game is psychologically working on many levels (communication, supporting each other, having fun in a group etc)

Note that there are also mathematical win-win games; the mathematical term being non-zero-sum games. Such games are often simply represented by a matrix of pay-outs.

ee also

*Abundance mentality
*Game
*Group-dynamic game
*Non-zero-sum game

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