AI is proving to be a valuable asset in many areas of our lives, and conflict resolution is no exception. It can help you articulate your feelings and needs clearly, even in the most challenging situations. By inputting a description of your conflict into a dedicated platform, like this one, AI can utilize Nonviolent Communication […]
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“About a month or so ago, my coworker and I had an informal mediation with our company’s organizational ombuds. It was a difficult conversation. My coworker and I brought our issues as well as our vulnerability. We cleared the air and really made an effort to understand each other. I was pleasantly surprised to learn
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In her article Organizational Ombuds’ Sources of Power and Influence, Mary Rowe, Ombuds at MIT Sloan School of Management, discusses ten sources of power organizational ombuds use on behalf of their constituents, in working to support systemic change within their organization, and to bolster their profession. One of the sources of power Mary discusses is
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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.
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CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus ombuds Lisa Neale tells us the difference between saying you are sorry and “doing” sorry.
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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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Covid. Finals Week. Annual Evaluations. Debt Collectors. Internet Down. Zoom Meetings. Honor Code Violation. Any particular feelings pop up when you read these phrases? Excited to read more of this post? If not, I completely understand. However, I promise I won’t use these phrases again. These words are triggers making many of us feel unsettled,
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Liz Hill, Associate Director, University of Colorado Boulder Ombuds Office shares four ideas to help you and your colleagues integrate learning after your next training. Check it out and start applying new skills today!
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Anxieties is on the rise as return to in-person work gains steam. Here are some tips to squelch those thoughts and prepare for a smooth transition.
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My friend is a home contractor. Clients once called him and said, “We need you to fix our kitchen cabinets.” During the walk through, my friend identified that the cabinets aren’t the problem. The problem is underneath the floor. If they want to eliminate the issues going forward, they need to address that and the
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