Tag: nylt
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What really motivates humans?
What really motivates humans? Before we get can resolve conflicts, we need to understand what is really going on. My colleague, James Cawood teaches and consults in major hostage situations. He teaches that there are only two basic human motivations: • Seek Stimulation • Establish (or Re-establish) Perception of Control It is somewhat hard…
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What is Conflict?
What is Conflict? Conflict occurs when people disagree and seem unable to find a solution or a reasonable compromise. The roots of these disagreements can arise from many sources including differences in personality, values, and perceptions. As a team leader, you will occasionally need to handle the differences that arise between members of your team.…
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A working definition of a Conflict.
A working definition of a Conflict. What is a working definition of a Conflict. Conflicts can occur when people disagree with each other and are unable to find a reasonable compromise. The roots of these disagreements can arise from many sources including differences in personality, values and perceptions. They also can and often do arise…
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Teaching youth how to resolve conflicts.
Teaching youth how to resolve conflicts. I’m privileged to be an adult staff member for a National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course. It is a very satisfying experience and a lot of fun. One key topic on the course is how to resolve conflicts as a leader. This blog is adapted from this course. Leading…
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Arbitration, then Mediation, a way to blend them both.
Arbitration, then Mediation, a way to blend them both. Many view mediation as a one-way street. You conduct a mediation to settle a law suite. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are many ways to blend mediation with the legal system or blending it with other alternative dispute resolution processes to reduce or…