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Harnessing Resilience in an Uncertain World: Building Momentum (Part 1 of 3)

Introduction The year 2022 has been a transitionary year. We’ve emerged from the isolation of a global pandemic and moved forward, courageously, to design a new normal. We have felt and expressed fear and gratitude, sorrow and laughter, and the full spectrum of human emotion. We have, at times, been energized and then equally exhausted. …

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Understanding Why We Do What We Do

Communication, Conflict Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Conversations, Courage, Reflection, The basics, Uncategorized / By Ombuzz

@CUDenverOmbuds Melissa Connell discusses a fresh tool for knowing why we do what we do in conflict. By understanding our own tendencies and those of others, we can create a safe foundation for addressing conflict and moving towards management and resolution.

Embrace the Emotion: Five Core Concerns (Part 2 of 2)

Communication, Conflict Resolution, Conversations, Relationships, Uncategorized / By Ombuzz

Welcome back! This is Embrace the Emotion (Part 2 of 2). If you missed last week’s post, no problem! Read it here. “We cannot stop having emotions any more than we can stop having thoughts. The challenge is learning to stimulate helpful emotions in those with whom we negotiate – and in ourselves.” ~ Roger …

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Practicing Self-Kindness in Our New Reality

Anxiety, Authenticity, Courage, Mental Health, Reflection, Relationships, The basics, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized / By Ombuzz

What we can do to acknowledge where we are, get unstuck and work towards moving forward. Currently, we are several phases into the COVID-19 crisis. Even so, the truth is that we are still experiencing a wide spectrum of emotions and thoughts depending on where we are personally at: physically, mentally and emotionally. We may feel …

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Courageous Conversation

Authenticity, Communication, Conversations, Courage, Reflection, Relationships, Truth, Uncategorized / By Ombuzz

“When you squeeze an orange, what comes out of it? Orange juice. Why? Because that’s what’s inside it….When we get squeezed—when things aren’t going well for us—what comes out of us? Whatever’s inside of us,” explains Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations. No matter what emotions, thoughts and values we may consciously or unconsciously hide …

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Ombuds and Employee Relations: Two Integral Components of an Effective Issue Management System

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It is an ongoing effort to help institutions understand the Organizational Ombuds role and how we specifically help our constituents, especially when our roles seem similar to those of others. For this post, the University of Colorado Ombuds are thrilled to share Caroline Adams’, University Ombuds, University of California Santa Barbara, interview with Jason Shelton …

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