The Gossip Train is Ombuzz’s series of blog posts on all things gossip. We will explore the origins of gossip, why we gossip, the joys and dangers of gossip, and what you can do when gossip is not helpful! In the workplace context, business leaders warn that gossip is dangerous and harmful. They suggest it’s …
The Gossip Train is Ombuzz’s series of blog posts on all things gossip. We will explore the origins of gossip, why we gossip, the joys and dangers of gossip, and what you can do when gossip is not helpful! This post will focus on some unpleasantness associated with gossip and how gossip can lead to …
The Gossip Train is Ombuzz’s series of blog posts on all things gossip. We will explore the origins of gossip, why we gossip, the joys and dangers of gossip, and what you can do when gossip is not helpful! “Hey, did you hear about Chris?” “I heard Mel is going to quit!” “Do you know …
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.
Many of us would like to understand conflict better – whether it is to avoid, prevent, or navigate it more productively. One way to better understand conflict is to know what it is. In their book “Interpersonal Conflict,” Folger, Poole, and Stutman share a definition of conflict: I am going to break down the key …
CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus ombuds Lisa Neale tells us the difference between saying you are sorry and “doing” sorry.
The first mediation I ever facilitated failed miserably. As a second year law student I had been assigned a “dog barking” case between neighbors. I assumed I could resolve it quickly and by lunchtime the parties would skip out of the conference room by fully satisfied with the outcome. The reality was ugly. Seven hours …
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 …
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
@CUDenverOmbuds Lisa Neale gives timely insight on 4 steps you can take to successfully deliver feedback in a remote or virtual setting.