Communication
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Courageous Conversations
A courageous conversation is a conversation held with the intention of unpacking an event that troubled, hurt, mystified, or worried the person asking for the courageous conversation, with the intention of creating an improved relationship or improved performance with the other person as well as dispelling myths and false assumptions.
Sample Conflict Resolution Policy
This straightforward conflict resolution policy is a great starting place for any business without an established policy of their own, and we include it as part of AJP’s Model Handbook for Farm Employees.
Defusing Conflict on the Farm
Gandhi Institute and the Agricultural Justice Project present helpful tips to defuse conflicts on the farm.
Direct Communication in Conflict
To communicate directly when in a conflict is to engage with others in a way that is clear, explicit, unambiguous and honest AND maintains connection with the other person. It is to demonstrate care about the impact of your words on the other person, while at the same time speaking your truth.
Feedback Skills for Anti-Racist Managers
Feedback is information about the impact of an individual’s past behavior that may influence that individual’s behavior in the future.
From Conflict to Cooperation
The From Conflict to Co-operation series aims to help co-operatives not only to deal with conflict when it arises but also to avoid unnecessary conflict.
Real Talk Protocol
Real Talk is where people give and receive honest feedback on the work they’ve done individually and organizationally.