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What Do Improv Comedy and Conflict Resolution Have in Common?
Improv comedy shows are always popular. Remember “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” Watching people act out absurd scenes is amusing, but there is actually a strong conflict resolution lesson that we can all learn from improv comedians. That lesson? The rule of acceptance. If...
Common Sources Of Conflict In The Workplace (And What To Do About Them)
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all go through our professional lives without having to manage conflict? It may sound ideal, but the truth is conflict can’t – and shouldn’t – be avoided. Conflict can promote innovation and creativity, but only if we understand its...
These Essential Conflict Resolution Skills Will Help You Become A Master of Workplace Communication
Dealing with conflict in the workplace is one of the unfortunate realities of corporate life. However, conflict can actually be quite healthy. When it is approached in the right way, conflict allows differing opinions to be shared and can actually lead to creative...
The Art of Conflict Management: Knowing When To Intervene
Effective business leaders know the value of diverse teams. They are more productive, more creative, and more innovative than homogenous teams where everyone has the same perspective and approach to problem solving. However, diverse teams can often experience...
Think You Know How to Manage Change? Consider These Four Perspectives
Approaches to change management are as different and as varied as the organizations facing changes. A tactic that works for one company, may not work for another. In order to create your own process for managing change that helps reduce resistance and ensure success,...
What’s the Difference Between Change Management and Change Leadership (And Why Does it Matter)?
In order for a leader to be able to both manage change in the workplace and lead their teams through that change, that person must be both a strong manager and a strong leader. However, not all leaders are great managers, and not all managers are great leaders. Should...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.