MSU Extension Conflict Resolution

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• New County Commissioner Workshop registration now open

  Published on October 12, 2016
  MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties co-sponsor the 2016 New County Commissioner Workshops for newly elected commissioners, experienced commissioners, elected officials, and staff interested in learning more about county government.

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  Gossip in early childhood education programs

  Published on September 14, 2016
  “Did you hear about…?” Directors can have a lot of influence over how much gossip goes on in a program.

• Human relations matter: Part two

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Study like a salesman to learn techniques that will develop and improve communication skills and strengthen relationships.

• Five levels of community partnerships

  Published on July 18, 2016
  This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs.

• Facilitative leaders foster a positive environment

  Published on July 14, 2016
  There are inherent limitations to the practice of traditional autocratic leadership.

• NIMBY solutions – Part two

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Examples of effective communication tools for risk reduction

• NIMBY solutions – Part one

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Four tools with a track record of success

• Reframe community proposals to reduce conflict

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Many communities promote conflict by how they present an issue to the public. Decrease conflict using this simple strategy.

• The power of listening: It does your family good

  Published on June 22, 2016
  Great listening skills encourages others to talk.

• Truth and Reconciliation Commissions - A Healing Process

  Published on June 16, 2016
  Truth and Reconciliation Commissions have become an important part of acknowledging human rights violations.​