Mindfulness in Conflict
The term "mindfulness" comes from Eastern spiritual and religious traditions like Zen Buddhism and is becoming increasingly prevalent in business studies in the…
Fairness & Facilitation
Fairness & Facilitation Whether you are running a team meeting or supporting a roomful of people to make a decision - you are…
Influence Without Authority
How many times have you been asked to affect change in your team or organization when you have had no formal authority or power…
Conflict & Harassment
Jian Ghomeshi, Liberal MP’s; there has been much in the news these days about workplace sexual harassment. Most employers strive…
Measuring Bullying in the Workplace
I’ve come across a tool that you may find valuable in your workplace. It is referred to as the Negative…
Conflict & Assessments
How the Myers Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) interacts with the Thomas Kilman (TKI) Conflict Mode Instrument You are most likely…
Workplace Fairness Learning Forum
In partnership with the Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA), Michelle Phaneuf and Marjorie Munroe, Alberta Co-Directors of the Workplace Fairness Institute have…
Above and Beyond Undercover Boss
Recently Calgary Transit Director Doug Morgan appeared on an episode of Undercover Boss Canada with a goal of giving Calgarians…
Workplace Fairness Ombuds Office Launch
“When whistleblowers go to the media or lawyers, the results can be disastrous for an organization. Think of Edward Snowden and the N.S.A.…
Defining Issues in Conflict
I’ve recently been facilitating some passionate group discussions with employees in Fort McMurray. Working with larger groups of 40-60 people is a challenge…