Dealing with conflicts in co-ops
Conflict is part of living in a community. This workshop will explore the types of conflict that exist in co-ops and learn the principles of conflict resolution. We will also look at what gets in the way of effective responses to conflicts and review personal strategies on how we can approach conflict. Build stronger relationships by getting a handle of the conflicts that come up!
When asked if they have successfully resolved the majority of member conflicts over the past thirty years, most co-ops respond with a resounding “No”. To build strong communities in our co-ops, we need to have a basic understanding of conflict and be clear about our role in resolving disputes.
In this workshop, we will:
- Discuss why and how different types of conflict occur
- Review your own personal conflict style and how they influence how we perceive conflict
- Examine the board's role in handling conflict
- Explore principles of conflict resolution and the role of good governance and sound management
- Consider how to redefine the co-op's role with Model Rules 2.0
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