MSU Extension Conflict Resolution

• How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results

  Published on September 11, 2017
  Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth.

• What did you say? - The Importance of being an active listener

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Tools to increase your active listening skills.

• Responding to hate

  Published on August 29, 2017
  The Southern Law Poverty Center and the Anti-Defamation League have released resources to address and respond to hate, bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism.

• Communication maze: Take one

  Published on August 24, 2017
  This version of the communication maze activity can be used when space is limited or if there is a large group.

• Opening the door to communication through group juggling

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Group juggling increases communication, challenges out-of-the-box thinking and works on problem-solving skills. This great activity opens the conversation around communication and conflict.

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  Defining the issue will help in resolving conflict

  Published on May 19, 2017
  By figuring out if the issue is related to character, competency or chemistry, you will find it easier to resolve the issue.

• Building and sustaining authentic relationships across differences

  Published on May 2, 2017
  The historic and current realities of racism and sexism can make relationship building across differences a challenge.

• Qualities of Authentic Relationships across Differences

  Published on May 2, 2017
  Michigan State University Extension staff members share suggestions for building and sustaining relationships across differences.

• Effective meetings through parliamentary procedure

  Published on April 17, 2017
  Your meetings can run more smoothly with a basic understanding of Robert's Rules of Order.

• Launching a Community Leadership Program

  Published on April 10, 2017
  A few basic items are essential when considering the creation of a leadership series or process.