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Many of us know the ‘active listening’ techniques of paraphrasing, asking curious questions, using our...
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In his recent book First Serve Yourself, Vik Kapoor curates a variety of concepts and strategies to facilitate...
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Many of us would like to understand conflict better – whether it is to avoid, prevent, or navigate...
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Blogs
How Rumination Hinders Conflict Resolution
Ever feel like a disagreement is stuck on repeat in your head? That’s rumination, and it can be...
Conquering Conflict: Lessons from a Postpartum Hike
Spring is here and with it comes renewed thoughts of my favorite trail to hike each year: Herman’s Gulch....
Strategies to Move Forward Together
Desperate times call for desperate measures. In an era where people are not willing to listen to each...
Five Tips to Manage Defensiveness
In today’s workplace, effective teamwork is key to success. Yet, a common hurdle stands in our...
Beyond Coverage: How Extended Absences Can Strengthen Your Team
Leave is a valuable benefit we all enjoy, allowing us time for personal needs and to return refreshed....
Navigating an Absent Boss: Tips for Maintaining Productivity and Morale
In the professional world, grappling with an absentee boss can be challenging. Whether they’re...
Is AI your Team Genie? Harnessing Three Ways AI Can Help Establish Effective Team Norms
In my experience, more and more teams seek help establishing group norms. Love it or hate it, Artificial...
Quick Tips to Turn Your Working Relationship Around
Jenna has been with her organization for two years. Recently, her colleague Sam became her supervisor,...
Unraveling Resolutions: Navigating Unmet Agreements
“About a month or so ago, my coworker and I had an informal mediation with our company’s organizational...
Timeless Principles for Effective Communication in 2024
As we enter 2024, the ways we communicate continue to rapidly evolve. Technology has made global communication...
Nurturing Harmony During the Holidays
The holiday season brings twinkling lights and festive cheer. It also often brings together family and...
Crafting Elegance: The Ombuds' Art of Creating Elegant Solutions
In her article Organizational Ombuds’ Sources of Power and Influence, Mary Rowe, Ombuds at MIT Sloan...
Moving Forward With Courage
I recently discovered a beautiful poem:
When you are in doubt, be still, and wait;When doubt...
Think Twice Before Using the Word “You”
Have you ever considered how the use of pronouns like “you” impact your message?
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Five Tips for Enhancing Video Communication
Recently, I created a video for my ombuds colleagues demonstrating how to customize Ombuds Day images...
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