Can Conflict be part of a Healthy Organization?
Working with conflict in organizations I often hear the phrases; Disrespect in the Workplace, Bullying and Harassment and Stress Leave.…
Reducing the Risk of Workplace Incidents
Harassment is now identified as a workplace hazard according to Alberta’s updated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Employers have…
Support in the Aftermath
Critical incidents in the workplace can happen quickly or escalate over a long period of time before they erupt. These…
Gratitude for 2018 Workplaces
In a recent newsletter from a colleague of mine there was a reminder that gratitude is a powerful mindset that…
Managing Workplace Bullying
I have been involved in many conversations of late regarding the issue of managing workplace bullying. A luncheon sponsored by…
Learning from Conflict
Being involved in conflict situations provides each of us with profound learning opportunities. We might not see that in the…
Who is to Blame in Conflict?
I’ve been struggling with the concepts of blame, accountability and wanting others to take responsibility. What’s the connection? Accountability and…
Journey Through Shame
I recently attended a conference on Restorative Practices and wanted to share some of my learnings. Something that really stood…
Fostering Circle at Work
I’ve just completed an on-line training session in The Circle Way, a method of safely sharing thoughts and ideas and…
Justice in the Workplace – A Positive Way Forward
The #metoo movement and the provincial and federal government’s new bills addressing harassment and psychological health and safety has created…