Conflict of Interest

Conflicts of interest situations can all be placed into this radar plot – below.

Self-interest is when one uses self-interest to resolve a conflict of interest. This can sometime be dressed up as, say, what’s in the best interest of the client. But at the end of the day it’s about your own reputation and repeat business.

Legal conflict of interest speaks for itself. It is called when a lawyer judges one might be sued.

Emotional conflict is when someone calls a conflict of interest when what they are really worried about is someone being cross at them.

Any conflict of interest can be placed on this radar plot and it really helps debates on these issues amongst parties with different views.

© Ian A. Maxwell