Workplaces

Let’s face it: Most workplace conflicts go ignored. It takes too much time and there’s just so much work to do. But workplace conflicts cost America’s companies and organizations billions of dollars in lost productivity each year.

Any business seeking to nurture healthy communication and strengthen team can do so, and have fun doing it. It will not take long for you to see results in the form of more engaged workers and increased productivity.

Workplace Dialogue Circles

Workplace Dialogue Circles provide a regular time for employees from all levels of the workplace to feel heard and valued.

During the Dialogue Circles, a trained facilitator asks questions to elicit discussion about issues identified by the employees. The group then creates lasting solutions.

Uses:

Education (schools, universities, administrative offices)
Restaurants (“front” and “back” staff)
Law Offices (partners, lawyers, paralegals and support staff)
Health Care (doctors, nurses, PA’s and administrators)
Prisons and youth detention facilities (correctional officers and administrators)
Any business that wants to improve communication and common purpose

Impact:

Team cohesion
Reduced absenteeism
Increased productivity
Boost in morale
Positive work atmosphere

Workplace Community Conferences

When conflicts arise, Workplace Community Conferences can provide an effective way to not only resolve the issue, but to prevent reoccurrences. Conferences are less costly and time consuming, and more inclusive than a legalistic approach.

During the Community Conference, everyone discusses: