Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution

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June 9, 2011
Presentation 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Includes Continental Breakfast

Facilitator

Cliff Jones, Senior Consultant, The Nonprofit Association of Oregon/TACS

Event Description

All of us who function in today's workforce soon come to realize that strategies for handling conflict differ greatly across cultures. Whatever task inspires the conflict, the process we use for resolving it frequently seems to make it even more uncomfortable. While some cultures prefer the direct, U.S. American style, we may be surprised that others consider this offensive and counter-productive. Many of us are familiar with approaches to conflict in our own culture, but we rarely have the opportunity to explore styles of conflict used across cultures.

During this program, we will:

• Discuss the cultural implications of conflict resolution styles
• Review work-related intercultural conflict case studies
• Suggest strategies for resolving differences

About the Facilitator

Cliff Jones is a human rights activist with over 30 years of experience in social service, community education, and human rights advocacy. He is co-founder of Tools for Diversity, a multicultural team that addresses problems caused by discrimination and prejudice and supports building culturally competent organizations. Cliff's professional capabilities include skill-building for boards and supervisors, planning, mediation, workplace diversity, multicultural alliances, conflict resolution, and group facilitation.

Cost: $50.00
Nonprofit Association of Oregon Members: $45.00

Location
Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

Network Description

Diversity Leaders Network is a gathering of peers where key diversity related topics are highlighted and colleagues have an opportunity to learn from each other. Nonprofit leaders gain a better understanding of the causes and effects of different perspectives, and inspire open-mindedness and learning about issues that have the potential to both unite and divide our community.