The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (ACPACS) at the University of Queensland operates on sites in Brisbane and Melbourne. It is a young, dynamic and progressive Centre and has already gained a considerable global reputation as a Centre of Excellence in the theory, research and practice of conflict analysis and resolution. ACPACS is [...]
Read More...Family Business Conflict Resolution To Create A Successful Business Future
Archive for January, 2010
The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Queensland
By admin on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | No Comments
Managing Conflict – Avoiding the Pitfalls of Control
By admin on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | No Comments
This in depth and very thoughtful article was written by Lewis Newman Ph.D. who graciously allowed us to reprint it here on the MediationWorks Blog. In his article Dr. Newman deals with issues that are front and center in every organization – not just those he describes. Because organizations are made up of people and [...]
Read More...How to Address Avoidance
By admin on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | No Comments
The conflict cycle of avoidance starts by thinking all conflict is “BAD.” When a conflict presents itself, it may cause nervous emotions. One or more parties avoid talking about it or to each other as long as possible. The conflict gets out of control and demands attention, so the parties handle it badly. The issue [...]
Read More...What do you think you’re worth?
By admin on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | No Comments
What do you think you’re worth? by Steven J. Brams Bonuses are a fact of business life. Last year the Guardian newspaper calculated that the cash rewards paid to London’s financial chiefs comfortably outstripped the UK’s entire transport budget. With such large sums at stake, envy is bound to raise its ugly head, never a [...]
Read More...Divorce Without Dishonor – A Possibility Worth Considering
By admin on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Divorce is a fact of life. And so many times everyone, from the ex-spouses to the children and from the in-laws to the outlaws is effected and the pain that is spread everywhere becomes part of their lives forevermore. What if there was another option? Is it possible for a family to get a divorce [...]
Read More...Third Party Conflict Resolution
By admin on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Conflict is a natural part of human affairs. We often try to avoid it, but when we embrace and work through conflicts, this can lead to new levels of creativity in the workplace. The problem is that most people do not have very good conflict resolution skills. They tend to get defensive and too personal [...]
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