Resolution Mediation

Conflict avoidance is most frequently the topic when conflict in organizations is discussed. Conflict resolution – as quickly as possible – is the second most frequent topic. This is bad news because meaningful work conflict is a cornerstone in healthy, successful organizations. Conflict is necessary for effective problem solving and for effective interpersonal relationships. These [...]

Employee Development Systems is providing a complimentary trial of the Dealing with Conflict Instrument (DCI), encouraging leaders to learn their conflict style and how to navigate -and diminish workplace conflicts. Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 02, 2011 A recent survey of 357 human resources professionals currently working in the business, government, education, consulting and not-for-profit sectors shows [...]

Here are some tips taken from those who resolve disputes for a living. Define the actual causes of the conflict. Find and enlist your adversary in finding, the real issues which are not necessarily the ones you are currently arguing about. Ask what are we fighting about? How can we work this out? What are [...]

There are five basic styles we humans use to address conflict: Accommodation – or “killing them with kindness.” It is surrendering one’s needs and wants for the satisfaction of another. This works well in courting situations of all kinds, whether customers, potential employers, or love interests. It is the strategy of choice when the relationship [...]

If you’re a manager dealing with a conflict in the workplace (and what workplace doesn’t have some conflict?), you need a strategy to approach and defuse the disagreement. You can effectively mediate the conflict by following this process: Do preliminary planning, scheduling, and room setup.Getting the right people in the right room at the right [...]

Victoria police will serve both communities for the time being The B.C. government has ordered an independent mediator to jump into the policing dispute between Victoria and Esquimalt, and will force both communities to keep the Victoria police department until at least early next year. Solicitor-General Shirley Bond issued a statement Friday saying that a [...]

Conflict arises from differences. It occurs whenever people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires. Sometimes these differences look trivial, but when a conflict triggers strong feelings, a deep personal need is at the core of the problem, such as a need to feel safe and secure, a need to feel respected and [...]

RACINE – For more than 25 years, the Conflict Resolution Center has been active in settling cases so they don’t have to land in court before a judge. But unless there is a sudden influx of money, the program will be suspended on Friday. This is not an end, said Charlie French, executive director of [...]

Meet with the antagonists together. Let each briefly summarize their point of view, without comment or interruption by the other party. This should be a short discussion so that all parties are clear about the disagreement and conflicting views. Intervene if either employee attacks the other employee. This is not acceptable. Ask each participant to [...]

LAYTON — More than 400 human resource professionals attended the largest conference of its kind in Utah on Tuesday, where they heard their jobs are changing. Now, they need to prepare for a post-recession economy as businesses look for strategies that will lead to long-term sustainability. That is how Pamela J. Green, a leader in [...]