Resolving Interdepartmental Conflicts in Large-Scale Businesses
Published: September 6, 2023 | Last Updated: March 14, 2024by Jeremy Pollack
Category: Conflict Resolution Articles by Jeremy Pollack
Understanding the Psychology of De-Escalation: How it Works
Published: August 24, 2023 | Last Updated: September 8, 2023by Jeremy Pollack
What is Peacebuilding? A Unified Definition is Needed
Published: March 12, 2023 | Last Updated: December 5, 2023by Jeremy Pollack
I recently had a conversation with a colleague in the peacebuilding field, and we did not seem to agree on what a peacebuilder is or what approach is appropriate. This was a clear example of a gap in the unified definition of peacebuilding, and correcting this gap is important because various organizations and professionals who...
One Critical Rule to Having Peaceful Relationships
Published: January 20, 2023 | Last Updated: December 4, 2023by Jeremy Pollack
There are various elements to thriving or successful relationships, depending on the type of relationship and environment. Thriving work relationships have different needs than thriving romantic relationships. While each relationship is different and may require unique components to thrive, there is one critical element to simply maintaining a peaceful (i.e. low conflict) relationship no matter...
How to Motivate Employees Toward Organizational Change: 3 Levels of WHY
Published: October 10, 2022 | Last Updated: October 10, 2022by Jeremy Pollack
Change is almost never easy. Whether we’re proposing a personal, individual change or a change in direction for an entire team or company, such efforts require the proper motivation to start, continue, and see the change through to the end. To get people motivated to participate in any kind of change, they have to be...
How to Improve Intercultural Relationships: Focus On The Individual
Published: August 5, 2020 | Last Updated: December 3, 2023by Jeremy Pollack
Improving intercultural or interdemographic relationships is a critical endeavor for society, especially as the world has become more connected and increasingly diverse over the last century. So, how can we improve intercultural relationships? How can we begin to open our hearts to one another regardless of our socio-cultural differences, backgrounds and beliefs? Instead of focusing...
Family Conflict Resolution Strategies for a Family Fighting Over Money
Published: March 18, 2019 | Last Updated: August 30, 2023by Jeremy Pollack
Any group of individuals in any sort of setting who are attempting to cooperate in some fashion are sure to run into conflict from time to time. And family members, of course, are no exception. In fact, some of the most heated, emotional, long-standing, and painful disputes arise from family conflict. That’s probably because families...
Conflict Resolution for Startups: 9 Common Startup Conflicts & Tips to Manage Them
Published: February 27, 2019 | Last Updated: March 21, 2024by Jeremy Pollack
I’m sitting at a Thai Cafe on Mission St. in San Francisco. Piano jazz plays softly from the speaker in the ceiling. I slurp on flat noodles while reading a research paper on existential depth psychotherapy, feeling very sophisticated. I chuckle at myself but nonetheless enjoy the moment. My phone rings. It’s my client —...
Humans’ Natural State is Peace, Not Violence
Published: December 24, 2018 | Last Updated: April 26, 2024by Jeremy Pollack
I have often heard the suggestion that “people are naturally violent.” And while it is true that human beings do have an innate capacity for violent aggression, I do not believe humans are intrinsically prone to violence. That is, our natural desire is to be in a state of peace, and so our natural state...
The 6 C’s of Relationship Rebuilding: A Conflict Resolution Process
Published: September 5, 2018 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack
One of the saddest results of ongoing conflict is the destructive impact it can have on relationships. What could otherwise be a productive or even loving relationship has taken damage that often seems irreparable. This damage is especially sad when it affects other innocent parties, like family members, co-workers, or large groups of people. While...