Through a series of case studies that involve past conflict in China, the United States, The South Pacific and Europe, the nature of battlefield sites as tourist locations are explored. As places of past conflict and individual acts of heroism, these sites are places of story telling. How are these stories told? And for what purposes are the stories told? The acts and modes of interpretation are many, ranging from a discourse conducted through silences to the more complex nuanced story telling told through re-enactments of past battles.
Ben Nova, best-selling novelist and former editor of Analog and Omni magazines, guides you through the major elements of science-fiction storytelling: character, background, conflict, and plot. Bova has received the Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor six times.
The potential for conflict exists in every interaction. But when one
doesn’t know how to deal with these disagreements constructively, they
can escalate into unproductive and even destructive situations. The key
is not to avoid conflict, but to recognize and manage it skillfully to
produce the best possible outcome. In this powerful and practical
guide, author Gini Graham Scott shows readers how to identify the
reason for the conflict, recognize and control the emotional factors,
and find the best solution. Disagreements, Disputes, and All-Out War
offers a simple but proven system for resolving conflicts resulting
from:
* poor communication and misunderstandings
* different agendas, interests, and values
* political power struggles
* incorrect assumptions about others’ motives and actions
* difficult people
Written in an accessible, conversational style, packed with real-life
examples, and including simple exercises and tools to help assess
conflict situations, this indispensable guide shows readers how to
handle whatever life throws at them.
Every workplace has its share of conflict, and one of training's
universal goals is to help organizations resolve it in a way that
brings benefit to everyone involved. This timely activity book offers
30 ready-to-use exercises trainers can use to help workshop
participants communicate more effectively and create positive outcomes
from conflict situations. The Conflict and Communication Activity Book
features:
* Field-proven exercises from the authors' worldwide experience *
Easy-to-follow instructions for preparation, additional reading, and Q
& A processes * Valuable essays on handling conflict situations *
An Exercise Matrix to sort activities by type, length, and other
parameters
It also includes a jam-packed Trainer's Toolbox containing more than
sixty handouts, flipcharts, and overheads; workshop agendas;
instructions for breakout sessions; and tons more. From the quick-fix
solutions of the "My Workshop Starts in Five Minutes" section to fully
developed sessions, this book will be every educator's best friend.
Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader:
How You and Your Organization Can Manage Conflict Effectively
240 pages | Jossey-Bass; 1 edition | October 27, 2006 | ISBN: 0787984701 | 0.6 Mb
"If workplace conflict is inevitable, becoming a conflict competent leader is one of the most valuable skill sets a leader can possess. Runde and Flanagan clearly lay out how destructive conflict can be prevented while fostering the kind of constructive debate and creative solutions which businesses need to thrive."
—Joanne McCree, former vice president, human resources, IBM
"A great book! It is full of actionable insights to turn your organization's conflict from a cost to an asset."
—Daniel Shapiro, Harvard Negotiation Project; coauthor, Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate