Conflict Navigation

Public discourse is becoming increasingly rancorous, with trust in government at an all-time low.
Understandably, conflict is often seen as something to mitigate, suppress, or avoid. However, conflict is also often the seed for transparency, inclusiveness, justice, and good governance. If done correctly, conflict can be leveraged to bring forth solutions that would otherwise not be known - and provide a source of motivation and inspiration for those who participate.

Resources & Tools

Watch: REFRAME: Focus on Assets, Not Deficits

During our "Planning for a GNARly Future" webinar series, Dr. Danya Rumore, an expert in facilitating and teaching about collaborative processes taught participants the power of "reframing" and how community challenges can also be “probletunities”.

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Webinar & Guidebook: Connected & Directed: A Discussion for Managing Conflict in the Participatory Process

Connect the Dots is an outreach and community engagement firm focused on connecting diverse voices to decision-making. After releasing their guide - Connected & Directed: A Guide for Managing Conflict in the Participatory Process - they hosted a webinar about the guide, which helped participants - Gain an understanding of the dynamics and sources of conflict in public participatory processes. - Learn practical strategies to prevent and redirect conflicts during public engagement initiatives. - Discuss how to foster collaboration and support among team members.

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Research & Case Studies

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