Conflict Resolution

In order to engage productively in community development opportunities, citizens need constructive ways to openly address and resolve disagreements. Being able to comfortably approach conflict in a way that builds and maintains positive relationships is especially critical in today’s polarized climate. Michigan State University Extension offers hands-on educational opportunites, including workshops and materials that help people build the skills needed to manage a range of potential conflict situations—from one-one-one situations to large public meetings with a possible wide array of conflicting viewpoints.

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• Great Lakes Leadership Academy might be for you

  April 4, 2013 | Bethany Prykucki | Linda McLyman instructor for GLLA and author of the book Wise Leadership answers questions about leadership.

• The uncompromising zoning administrator is not a bad guy

  March 24, 2013 | Kurt H. Schindler | Zoning administrators are sticklers for rules, and may seem uncompromising. They have a job to do, and not doing their job can result in serious personal liability for a zoning administrator.

• Successfully involving volunteers

  March 5, 2013 | Ann Chastain | 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

  March 3, 2013 | John Amrhein | Increasing levels of trust is critical in government and all relationships.

• Planning for the future of an organization

  February 24, 2013 | Ann Chastain | So many options - how do you choose where to focus?

• Listening – the key to meaningful communication

  January 10, 2013 | Yvonne (Bonnie) Wichtner-Zoia | The ability to communicate effectively is a respected skill and listening is the key to communication.

• The charrette is the ticket for those problematic development sites

  January 3, 2013 | Brad Neumann | For tricky, undeveloped sites, the charrette can likely produce the best results with broad community support, a feasible project plan and a shortened timeline to project implementation.

• Create change with a smile

  December 28, 2012 | Yvonne (Bonnie) Wichtner-Zoia | A smile can affect mood, behavior and outcome

• How to be successful with your New Year’s Resolution

  December 18, 2012 | Ann Chastain | Forget willpower – reaching your goal means retraining your brain to form new habits.

• Good leaders are self-reflective and passionate

  December 17, 2012 | Ann Chastain | Improving leadership skills requires thoughtful evaluation and development of personal strengths.

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