When it comes to both aspiring and established democracies, our tendency to underestimate the damaging power of certainty can be dangerous. Certainty makes it possible to kill in the name of righteousness, to tear down in the name of virtue, and to demonize and dismiss people who simply disagree. The solution to this problem lies in changing how we think and communicate.
Why are discussions of politically charged issues often so fraught in the workplace today? The authors provide a framework to help managers understand when and how political conflict can become corrosive, and they explain how to navigate it more effectively and even harness its potential to strengthen the workplace.
The solution to our broken political conversation won't be found in censoring “misinformation” but in recognizing the profound limits of our own beliefs.
Few people relish the idea of walking into a workplace rife with conflict. What’s more, conflict can be a drag on productivity and creativity. So what are the best ways to manage conflict at work?
Restorative Justice is often framed as an alternative to punishment, and but that’s only part of the story.
Dive deeper with David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris in conversation with RJ practitioners and other justice seekers as they reflect on the things happening in the world around us to offer insight on how YOU can embody RJ philosophy, practices, and values in every aspect of your life.