Emmaline Soken-Huberty

Knowing how to resolve conflict and build trust with others are two of the most important skills anyone can have. They’re important in the workplace, in your family life, and in other relationships, including romantic ones. If someone does not know how to build trust or resolve disagreements, it’s very difficult to make the kinds of strong, healthy connections that ensure productivity at work or deeper emotional bonds with loved ones. Thankfully, there are lots of activities you can practice …

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Conflict resolution is a process used during times of high tension, disagreements, and complex misunderstandings. The skills involved in conflict resolution – like listening, empathy, and collaboration – apply to any type of conflict whether it’s in the workplace or personal relationships. Some people specialize in conflict resolution and serve as mediators, but everyone should at least understand the basics so they are better prepared for conflict. When you’re prepared, conflict can become a vehicle for better communication, more productivity, …

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As much as we may wish it wasn’t the case, conflict is an inevitable part of life. Work, friendships, marriages, and other relationships can all be settings for misunderstandings, disagreements, and tension. With conflict resolution skills like active listening, empathy, and negotiation, conflict can lead to deeper connections, innovations, and better problem-solving. For inspiration, there are many quotes on the art of conflict resolution. Here are 15 examples: #1. The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not …

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Conflict resolution is the process of settling disputes and reaching peaceful resolutions. It’s often used in workplace settings when there’s conflict between coworkers, supervisors, or departments, but the skills apply to friendships, family relationships, and romantic relationships. Why is the conflict resolution process important? Here are 15 reasons: #1. It can be adjusted based on what works best in a situation According to experts, there are five conflict resolution styles: avoiding, competing, accommodating, comprising, and collaborating. Avoiding, which can involve …

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Corruption occurs when those in power (like government officials) behave dishonestly. Corrupt behavior includes bribery, under-the-table transactions, election manipulation, money laundering, and fraud. According to the World Bank Group, corruption hinders two goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and increasing prosperity for the poorest 40% of people from developing countries. Corruption affects society’s most vulnerable by increasing costs and reducing access to vital services like education, justice, and healthcare. Corruption also damages trust in the government, leading to discontent, extremism, …

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A human rights officer serves primarily as an investigator, observer, and monitor of human rights issues such as discrimination; religious intolerance; violence and torture; and so on. This job is found primarily within the United Nations, though smaller government organizations sometimes hire human rights officers. With the United Nations, HROs are placed at 12 country offices and 12 regional offices around the globe. The UN employs about 900 international human rights officers and support staff. They can be found in …

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What is crisis management? It’s a process that organizations follow when they’re dealing with an unexpected problem that could harm the business and stakeholders, employees, customers, and others. The process was first developed and studied in the 1980s in the wake of large industrial and environmental disasters. Other potential disruptive events include natural, financial, technological, organizational, and personnel crises. Crisis management includes preparing for unexpected emergencies and managing them when they happen. Here are five crisis management courses available for …

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Cover letters are challenging. No one enjoys writing them. When written carefully, cover letters give you an advantage over other job applicants. They expand on your resume and reveal more about who you are. When thinking about how to write your NGO cover letter, think like the person hiring you. What will stand out to them? Beginning with your introduction and leading up to the end, here are useful phrases and language that can separate you from the bulk of …

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Restorative justice is based on the fact that crime causes harm. What is justice, then? It’s healing the harm. Restorative justice states that those most affected by the crime – including the offenders and the victims – should participate in the healing. This stands in contrast to most methods of justice, which tend to focus on punishment and retribution. Restorative justice can (and has been) implemented into existing structures. It’s had positive results. A study in 2007 found that restorative …

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What does it mean to advocate? Advocacy is when individuals or groups put their energy behind a cause and try to influence decision-makers or public opinion. Letter or essay writing is a very common form of advocacy. Amnesty International is an example of an organization built on letter-writing. Their first campaign was in 1973. Today, their Urgent Action Network is the world’s largest letter-writing program. To be effective, there are certain elements advocacy writing should include. Here’s what to keep …

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