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 | Oct 10, 2024 | Book Review, Top
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen offers practical insights for navigating the tough conversations we all dread. For practitioners of the understanding-based approach, this book aligns closely...
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 | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
With a heavy heart, the Center for Understanding in Conflict announces the sudden and tragic passing of Eric Butler, much too soon, two days before his 50th birthday. Eric profoundly affected our evolving work in the Center by educating us to talk honestly about race,...
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...
