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The Power of the Intentional Pause

Have you ever been shocked or surprised about what is being said during a work meeting and not sure how to respond? If so, this blog post from CU Ombuds Melissa Connell is for you! In less than 5 minutes you can utilize the 3-step Intentional Pause which allows for space and an appropriate response while maintaining a positive working relationship with your colleagues.

3 Tips to Ending Endless Conversations

A department chair came to our office complaining about their faculty meetings and asking for some help. The chair felt like they would discuss a topic in one meeting and be done with the issue only to have someone bring it up again in the next meeting as if the conversation was still open and …

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Keeping Conflict Productive: The Art of Self-Regulation and Disrupting Defensiveness

Have you ever felt defensive? Do you ever wonder why? We have you covered! Jenn Mahony, Ombuds Director, Boston Children’s Hospital, shares a short blog post “Keeping Conflict Productive: The Art of Self-Regulation and Disrupting Defensiveness”. Read on and join us on March 22 from 12-12:30pm MT for “Small bites. Big impact.” Lunch & Learn to better understand and manage defensiveness. Register at https://cuboulder.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwud-uoqzkiE9EJqNfbZWcpE0yVxuIMdg4v

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