Author: Daniel Kahl
Major Program: Conflict Resolution
As society becomes more fragmented and polarized, the seriousness of conflict is an increasing concern. Recognizing that leadership requires the cultivation and appreciation of diverse and sometimes conflicting goals and ideas, it is essential that Extension agents have tools to manage conflict constructively. Agents must be able to recognize and diffuse polarizing conflict before it freezes all forward progress of boards, committees and professional groups. Approaches to Resolving C
Author: Ronald Hustedde
Community organizations continue to turn to Extension because of its perceived neutrality and expertise to help them deal with conflict. In a recent case, two community-based food-related organizations were disputing shared resources and overlapping missions A UK Extension professor and a research-teaching professor who are experienced mediators worked with the two groups over a two month period to resolve the conflict. The disputants are interested in receiving conflict
