WELCOME TO "CONFLICT" . . .

      a.k.a., COMM 440/540 - Theories of Conflict and Conflict Management


      IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OSU-CASCADES STUDENTS!
      • OSU Cascades COMM 440/540 Syllabus
      • Cascades COMM 440/540 Course Information


      PowerPoint Lecture Notes and (hopefully) helpful handouts!
       

      •  Public Policy Conflict & Systems Thinking   WEEK 10
      •  Dealing with Criticism    WEEK 10
      • Transforming Competition to Collaboration   WEEK 10
      •  Constructive Confrontation    WEEK 10
      • Consultation, Consensus, and Collaboration   WEEK 8
      • Culture and Managing Conflict (adapted from J. Harrison)    WEEK 7
      • Culture & Communication (from COMM 446)   WEEK 7
      • Collaboration and Managing Conflict     WEEK 5
      • Face and Conflict Management      WEEK 4
      •  Some Thoughts on Power        WEEK 4
      •  Notes on Conflict Escalation        WEEK 3
      • The Struggle Spectrum         WEEK 2
      • The Progress Triangle (a short article)   WEEK 1
      • Conflict Basics (A Conflict Primer)      WEEK 1


      • General Class Information
      • Instructor Information
      •  Readings
      • Syllabus
      •  Paper Options
      • Grades
      • Terms and Definitions
      • Conflict Definitions Table
          Conflict and Negotiation Courses Home Page

      Competent, constructive, respectful communication is a hallmark of a civil society.  I hope this course helps you improve your ability to communicate and manage conflict and resolve disputes well.
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      Throughout the term I hope that our thoughts and prayers continue for the victims of the horrendous crimes of 11 September 2001, their families, and friends. --- GBW

      Managing Conflicts through Collaboration is about . . .

      Building bridges

         
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