Communication and BehaviorCultureUncategorized Developing a Positive Conflict Culture When discussing organizational culture, people often talk in terms of task and relationships. That is, how…Nancy PridgenMay 21, 2012
Communication and BehaviorUncategorized Polarization and Conflict During recent months heated exchanges that have been highlighted in the media have led some…Matt DregerMay 14, 2012
Managing EmotionsResearchUncategorized Conflict and Emotions We like the quote by psychologist, John Gottman, “When you’re furious, you can’t be curious.”…Matt DregerApril 30, 2012
Communication and BehaviorUncategorized Addressing Sensitive Topics During Conflict Dealing with conflict is often challenging, but when the particular conflict also involves a sensitive…Nancy PridgenApril 30, 2012
Communication and BehaviorManaging EmotionsPractitionersUncategorized The CDP on Campus: Improving Conflict Resolution Skills at Institutions of Higher Learning As most certified CDP users know, there are myriad uses of the instrument in a…Nancy PridgenApril 16, 2012
Communication and BehaviorCultureUncategorized Mergers, Acquisitions and Conflict Despite the difficult economic climate major mergers have been in the news. Several large pharmaceutical…Matt DregerMarch 26, 2012
Communication and BehaviorCultureUncategorized Dealing with Negativity Negativity is a common factor behind conflict in the workplace. Some people think of it…Nancy PridgenMarch 20, 2012
Communication and BehaviorManaging EmotionsUncategorized The Untrustworthy Hot Button A recent survey of 2,000 employees conducted by Yahoo! Shine and Fitness Magazine found that,…Matt DregerMarch 12, 2012
Communication and BehaviorPractitionersResearchUncategorized How We Describe Conflict When doing a program on conflict management, I’ll often ask people what words come to…Matt DregerMarch 5, 2012
Communication and BehaviorMediation TechniquesUncategorized Dealing with Longstanding Conflicts In situations where a conflict has been going on for a long time, it is…Nancy PridgenFebruary 21, 2012