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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.
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- 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 middleman 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, egoistic 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 payouts.
In popular culture
A game that was released only for Microsoft Windows platform family; and players on other platforms (e.g. MacOS, *nix) have no perspective of release for their ports.
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