Keeping the Peace
: Resolving Conflict in the Boardroom
Keeping the Peace: Resolving Conflict in the Boardroom
Author: Dr. Marion Peters Angelica PhD Binding Information: Softcover
Product Code: 860127
ISBN: 978-1-586860-12-7
Publisher: BoardSource
Pages: 48
Size: 8.5" X 11" X .125"
Price: $19.95
Conflict resolution designed specifically for nonprofit boards
This booklet—primarily written for board chairs and chief executives—shows you how to turn negative disputes into constructive solutions.
The eight-step process shows you how to spot conflicts, decide whether to intervene, uncover and deal with the true issues involved, and design and carry out a conflict resolution process. You'll also see how to handle situations such as:
Conflict among board members
Conflict between board and chief executive and staff
When staff conflict is brought to the board
When board and chief executive are in direct conflict
When staff makes an end run
Every organization should be prepared to handle conflict when it arises. This booklet is a reliable primer on conflict resolution that can help diffuse difficult situations.
Table Of Contents: Why Conflict Happens
When Conflict Occurs on the Board
What Conflict Looks Like
How to Manage Conflict
How to Find Help
How to Create a Climate for Constructive Conflict
Conclusion