In my work at the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), I often meet leaders and managers who are concerned ...

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“Conflict can and should be handled constructively; when it is, relationships benefit. Conflict avoidance is not the hallmark of a good relationship. On the contrary, it is a symptom of serious ...

Almost every interpersonal conflict follows the same pattern of escalation. Once you are familiar with that pattern, it’s easier to understand how you might be escalating the conflict and the steps ...

Picture this: You and your romantic partner, best friend, or office mate have been bickering for days. Your attempts to sit down and talk things out have gone nowhere. Finally, you suggest taking a ...

Enhancing interpersonal skills in pharmaceutical project management creates leaders, not just managers. Key areas include communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution. Cultivating ...

One could relatively easily and with only a modicum of bombast deal with the standard issues of fraudulent data, conflicts of interest with commercial entities and plagiarism. This was helped in large ...