Intuition as a conflict practitioner
Working with people in conflict, whether as a conflict management coach or a mediator, is a complex and uncertain activity. While practitioners usually follow some kind of process in their work, what they do within those processes involves a great deal of flexibility and choice.
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: Understanding Intuition by Lois Isenman
This in-depth exploration of intuition is written by a biologist and philosopher of science. She is particularly interested in the role of intuition in scientific research. The book examines intuition from biological and cognitive dimensions, and many multidisciplinary perspectives. Isenman considers how intuition is related
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: Seriously Playful Creativity by Dr Cathryn Lloyd
Dr Cathryn Lloyd is presenting our workshop this month on creative approaches to reflective practice for conflict practitioners. I’ve worked with Cat for many years, including teaching full day interactive workshops on The Artistry of Mediation. Cat’s book Seriously Playful Creativity is a delightful journey
CRITICAL REFLECTION: High Conflict Personalities
I recently ran a REAL Masterclass exploring the concept of High Conflict Personalities (HCPs). Many of the participants were looking for some quick fixes and easy tools to use when they came across HCPs in their practice. What they instead discovered was that this desire
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: Generations by Jean M. Twenge
“At a time when generational conflict – from work attitudes to cancel culture to “OK, Boomer” – is at a level not seen since the 1960s, separating the myths from the reality of generations is more important than ever.” Jean Twenge This book is absolutely
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: Trust by Henry Cloud
This new book by Dr Henry Cloud, clinical psychologist and leadership consultant, provides a good overview of trust – how it works, what’s required to have trust, how to develop trust and repair it when it is broken. Cloud explains that “we can become better