Which is more important; separating the people from the problem OR focusing on interests and not positions? Group of answer choices Both are equally important. You should be actively engaged in doing both, though as a matter of practicality, it is likely that you will have to work through some of the emotions and other "people separation" concerns first. Neither is the most important. Sure, these steps matter to your long term goal in resolving the dispute, but knowing your own BATNA is a much more important start point. Separating the people from the problem is foremost. Focusing on interests and not positions is foremost