MSU Extension Conflict Resolution

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• Understand your conflict management style to resolve conflict more effectively

  Published on November 9, 2012
  Build upon, manage and practice conflict management skills with an online 30 minute workshop.

• Simple and powerful techniques that frame meaningful meetings

  Published on October 28, 2012
  A well-planned beginning, middle and end to a meeting help participants be fully engaged, focus on the topic of the meeting, and create a sense of ownership around the purpose or issue being discussed.

• Ten ways to invigorate meetings

  Published on October 24, 2012
  We meet to get things done – explore ways to make meetings useful, meaningful and effective.

• Helping volunteers and staff who experience organizational changes

  Published on October 10, 2012
  Staff can ensure that volunteers are aware of changes, feel valued in their role and have confidence in paid staff to lead them in the right direction within their organization.

• Potential member input is vital for establishing cooperatives

  Published on October 9, 2012
  Cooperatives serve the needs of members and provide for mutual benefits. Open communication allows for free expression of ideas and expectations.

• Knowing your conflict-resolution role

  Published on October 3, 2012
  Will you be a mediator, arbitrator or facilitator? Explore the differences between these roles.

• Explore effective listening

  Published on September 24, 2012
  When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation.

• What does leadership look like during times of constant change?

  Published on September 20, 2012
  People react to change in very basic ways. As a leader, you can help others identify and overcome personal roadblocks to success when faced with major change.

• Local governments work collaboratively – and for good reason

  Published on September 20, 2012
  Many local governments in Michigan work together. There are solid reasons why this trend will continue.

• Intergovernmental cooperation: Overcoming obstacles

  Published on September 20, 2012
  Working together requires commitment and strategies to overcome difficulty. The same is true for local governments.