MSU Extension Conflict Resolution

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• Use your emotional intelligence to deal with others in conflict more effectively

  Published on June 27, 2013
  "Any fool can know, the point is to understand" – Albert Einstein.

• Build better lines of communication with employees through listening and feedback

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Employers aim to protect the substantial investments they make in employee development, but this can be undone if they do not accept employee feedback.

• How do you deal with conflict?

  Published on May 30, 2013
  The ability to tell your facts and feelings without judgment, explain the general outcome you’d like, and ask for the other’s view point of the situation can lead to mutual conflict resolution.

• Design charrette creates Lansing to Webberville corridor improvements

  Published on May 30, 2013
  The Vision Charrette for Michigan/Grand River Avenues, from the Lansing Capitol to Webberville, is an example of a Michigan region using this process to enhance a highway corridor.

• Meeting over-achievers: How to engage others in the conversation

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Suggestions on how to engage others when well-intentioned dominate conversations during meetings.

• What is conflict?

  Published on May 23, 2013
  To effectively deal with conflict the actual threats affecting the situation must be identified and systematically addressed by all involved.

• Successfully involving volunteers

  Published on March 4, 2013
  Volunteers are vital to the success of many organizations. Quality of volunteer experience is more important than quantity of hours volunteered.

• The importance of building trust

  Published on March 2, 2013
  Increasing levels of trust is critical in government and all relationships.

• Planning for the future of an organization

  Published on February 24, 2013
  So many options - how do you choose where to focus?

• Listening – the key to meaningful communication

  Published on January 10, 2013
  The ability to communicate effectively is a respected skill and listening is the key to communication.