by James Dykeman | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog, Top
Most of us avoid difficult conversations. These exchanges often feel overwhelming, laden with tension and vulnerability, whether at work, with family, or in the broader societal context. Yet avoiding them rarely helps. Left unspoken, conflicts deepen, eroding trust...
by James Dykeman | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times by Sylvia Boorstein, Norman Fischer, and Tsoknyi Rinpoche is a thoughtful and reassuring guide for conflict resolution practitioners and others navigating our increasingly uncertain world. Drawing on Buddhist...
by James Dykeman | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog, Top
Internal conflicts between staff members are common in a large company with hundreds or even thousands of employees. If left unaddressed, these conflicts can create ripple effects throughout the organization, damaging the individuals and the overall workplace...
by James Dykeman | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog, Featured, News, Top, workplace
Unresolved conflicts in the workplace, be it interpersonal disputes or organizational misalignments, can inflict significant harm on employee morale, operational efficiency, and business outcomes. These conflicts, often rooted in clashing perceptions, goals, or values...
by James Dykeman | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Liên Shutt’s Home Is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path presents a transformative approach to understanding and addressing racism, rooted in Buddhist principles and the Eightfold Path. From the perspective of understanding-based conflict...
by James Dykeman | Aug 15, 2024 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Michelle LeBaron’s Bridging Troubled Waters: Conflict Resolution from the Heart presents an enlightening exploration of conflict resolution that emphasizes the human and emotional aspects often overlooked in conventional approaches. The book’s profound...
by James Dykeman | Aug 8, 2024 | Blog, Top
Mediation is more than just a way to resolve disputes; it’s a journey toward understanding, healing, and growth. In a world often filled with misunderstandings, disagreements, and conflicts, mediation stands out as a beacon of hope—a process that empowers...
by James Dykeman | Jul 23, 2024 | Blog, Book Review
Diane Musho Hamilton’s book Everything Is Workable: A Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution offers a unique and insightful perspective on addressing conflict through the principles of Zen Buddhism. Understanding-based conflict resolution practitioners can find...
by James Dykeman | Jul 12, 2024 | Blog
The atmosphere seemed charged with possibility when participants stepped into the serene retreat center at Green Gulch, nestled near the ocean in Mill Valley on the West Coast of California. The diverse participants—teachers, managers, social workers, and business...
by James Dykeman | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog, Book Review
Managing Conflict, a unique and comprehensive resource, is a must-read for conflict resolution and mediation practitioners, particularly those focused on workplace mediation. The second edition of this book, which is a testament to its value, enhances its...
