Alternative dispute resolution in a high context culture and collectivist society: possibilities to apply conflict coaching approach in Indonésia

Abstract

Conflict Coaching is an approach of Alternative Dispute Resolution worthy of discussion. As a new approach that assists conflicting parties to cope with their dispute without the attendance of the opposing party, Conflict Coaching offers broad potentials in a unique way, especially in empowering
personal conflict handling strategies. Yet, there appearto be some challenges in applyingthis approach, particularly for those who come from high-context culture in a collectivist society such as Indonésia. This article presents an analysis of the possibility to implement conflict coaching in Indonésia by
looking closely at the characteristics and values of Indonesians from a cultural, religious, and gendered perspective.