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8 Common Leadership Weaknesses to Address Now

Published: February 8, 2024 | Last Updated: February 8, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

In the dynamic landscape of organizational success, the role of effective leadership is paramount. Leaders are the navigators steering the ship of a company’s vision, culture, and performance. However, even the most seasoned leaders are not immune to leadership weaknesses that can hinder progress and dampen team morale. Pollack Peacebuilding recognizes that addressing common leadership...

Employee Engagement

Published: February 8, 2024 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

According to Gallup, 65% of the U.S. workforce is not actively engaged, and this results in about $300 billion in lost productivity every year. These employees are indifferent and lack inspiration. At the core of this problem lies workplace conflicts. When employees are in conflict with either their organization or their colleagues, they lose inspiration,...

Active Listening

Published: February 8, 2024 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

Conflicts are a natural part of human existence, which can become detrimental to business operations if left unresolved. Active listening is the communication skill that stands between you and a peaceful workplace. Active listening goes beyond simply hearing the words spoken by another person. It also involves seeking to understand the meaning and intent behind...

5 Important Cognitive Biases That Fuel Conflict

Published: September 30, 2023 | Last Updated: December 1, 2023by Jeremy Pollack

In our daily interactions, conflicts often arise due to differences in opinions, values, or beliefs. While these conflicts may seem unavoidable, understanding the underlying cognitive biases can help us navigate through them more effectively. Cognitive biases are inherent shortcuts in our thinking patterns that can lead to distorted judgments and decision-making. In this blog post,...

Crisis Intervention: How De-Escalation Training Can Save Lives

Published: September 22, 2023 | Last Updated: September 22, 2023by Jeremy Pollack

When it comes to conflict resolution, de-escalation training can go a long way toward calming the situation and everyone involved. However, while de-escalation can work in virtually all conflicts, it can actually save lives in the field. Various industries can benefit from this kind of training, including law enforcement, social work, and educators. Although not...

Ethical Considerations in Conflict Coaching: Maintaining Neutrality and Confidentiality

Published: September 21, 2023 | Last Updated: September 30, 2023by Jeremy Pollack

A big part of conflict resolution training is knowing how to talk to those involved in a conflict. However, while communication is a cornerstone of discovering the best resolution, it’s not the only element to master. If you really want to succeed with conflict resolution, you must be as neutral and confidential as possible. But...

Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods for Large Businesses

Published: September 6, 2023 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

As your business scales, disputes are inevitable. It could be a dispute over IP, or claims you’ve breached a contract. Getting caught up in a court case will cost your business time and money, and could put your reputation at risk. If you’re caught up in a dispute, what alternatives are there? Alternative dispute resolution...

Resolving Interdepartmental Conflicts in Large-Scale Businesses

Published: September 6, 2023 | Last Updated: March 14, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

Understanding the Psychology of De-Escalation: How it Works

Published: August 24, 2023 | Last Updated: September 8, 2023by Jeremy Pollack

Mastering De-Escalation Training Techniques: A Guide to Diffusing Tense Situations

Published: August 21, 2023 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

The term escalation refers to the steps that lead up to a conflict before it reaches the stage of an outright confrontation, resulting in a noisy exchange of insults, physical violence, or the parties spreading negative messages about each other online. Before a war, escalation consists of the parties amassing weapons and exchanging threats and...

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