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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Ask anyone that works with a non-profit organisation what the fundamental means are that allow a non-profit to continue operating, and they’ll likely tell you: the securing of funding from private foundations, public charities, governmental bodies and other donors. So important is this task, in fact, that a non-profit will sometimes hire someone whose sole responsibility is writing grant proposals. And although setting out to write your first proposal can be daunting, the encouraging news is that anyone can learn …

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While volunteer work is traditionally done in person, more and more organisations are now welcoming virtual volunteers; they invite users with phones and computers to donate some of their time spent online to assist with a myriad of tasks. Online volunteer opportunities boast several advantages, including the flexibility of your volunteer hours and schedule, and the type of work you can do for an organisation. Rather than canvassing on the street for example, volunteers can generate social media content to …

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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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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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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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Advocating for human rights is speaking out on issues and taking action to defend human rights. The roles that human rights advocates play in today’s societies are wide. You will most often find that a significant number of celebrities and people present in the public domain advocate for human rights of a certain marginalized group by using their channels of influence. This is most often done through media in order to spread the message and draw public’s attention to a …

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The World Health Organization, known famously as WHO, is an organization that works toward their goal of fighting diseases, including common, yet dangerous communicable ones like influenza and HIV as well as noncommunicable diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Alongside the fight against these diseases, WHO also is committed to help children and their mothers survive in a healthier, happier way to help them reach a healthy old age in places where sometimes that seems impossible. This is done …

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Courage is a value held in high regard. There are countless quotes and explanations of what “courage” is. Some believe it’s the same as being fearless, while others say that courage is doing the right thing even if you’re afraid. Brene Brown says that “You can choose courage, or you can choose comfort, but you can’t choose both.” Courage is about stepping outside of what’s familiar and comfortable. Here are five essays exploring what courage looks like: “The Gift and …

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