Paths to harmony: Working with conflict among groups
The benefits achieved through actual interventions are described from the viewpoints of those directly involved and of those sponsoring improvement. Conflicts having major emotional and commercial elements are considered, between two or more parties of disparate power. Issues addressed include goal and role confusion, responsibility overlaps or underlaps and process mismatches. Utility of some theories and approaches designed to assist understanding and intervention is noted: from participants’ perspectives, much theory seems unhelpful and the best approaches quickly change specific situations, issues or behaviours that exemplify the conflict. Their call for help seems better met by small changes now than by deeper analysis. Examples compare aspects of legalistic and other paths to improvement: one example reinstated harmonious working relationships in a health profession where the previous year had seen over $200,000 spent on lawyers without improvement. Some consequences of path choice, timing and extent of benefits are reported, as well as the impact of readiness, willingness and ability of participants: a brief intervention removed $100,000 in monthly cost in a three-party conflict around annual service contracts of $20M+, despite their failed earlier attempts to find an improvement path.
Understanding an organisation by using a cultural webPeter Mackechnie
This article considers using a particular tool to find out more about an organisation that you are either about to begin work with, join or already work for but want to know more.
Paths to harmony: Working with conflict among groups
The benefits achieved through actual interventions are described from the viewpoints of those directly involved and of those sponsoring improvement. Conflicts having major emotional and commercial elements are considered, between two or more parties of disparate power. Issues addressed include goal and role confusion, responsibility overlaps or underlaps and process mismatches. Utility of some theories and approaches designed to assist understanding and intervention is noted: from participants’ perspectives, much theory seems unhelpful and the best approaches quickly change specific situations, issues or behaviours that exemplify the conflict. Their call for help seems better met by small changes now than by deeper analysis. Examples compare aspects of legalistic and other paths to improvement: one example reinstated harmonious working relationships in a health profession where the previous year had seen over $200,000 spent on lawyers without improvement. Some consequences of path choice, timing and extent of benefits are reported, as well as the impact of readiness, willingness and ability of participants: a brief intervention removed $100,000 in monthly cost in a three-party conflict around annual service contracts of $20M+, despite their failed earlier attempts to find an improvement path.
Understanding an organisation by using a cultural webPeter Mackechnie
This article considers using a particular tool to find out more about an organisation that you are either about to begin work with, join or already work for but want to know more.
This study has shown that solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural life coaching
can indeed be an effective approach to creating positive change, enhancing
mental health and life experience and facilitating goal attainment. In addition to
these therapeutic aspects, life coaching and coaching psychology provide a useful
framework from which to further develop our knowledge of the psychological
processes involved in purposeful change in normal, nonclinical populations.
Exec Coaching A Comprehensive Review Of The LiteraturePeter Mackechnie
Executive Coaching
A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Sheila Kampa-Kokesch RHR International
Mary Z. Anderson Western Michigan University
This article critically examines the literature on executive
coaching.
An excellent editorial from the Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice covering the issues surrounding defining coaching and how the lack of clarity further increases ambiguity.
I attended the Procurex Scotland event at the SECC on the 29th of October. I’ve pulled together some useful contact details. All the related leaflet material is enclosed.
This study has shown that solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural life coaching
can indeed be an effective approach to creating positive change, enhancing
mental health and life experience and facilitating goal attainment. In addition to
these therapeutic aspects, life coaching and coaching psychology provide a useful
framework from which to further develop our knowledge of the psychological
processes involved in purposeful change in normal, nonclinical populations.
Exec Coaching A Comprehensive Review Of The LiteraturePeter Mackechnie
Executive Coaching
A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Sheila Kampa-Kokesch RHR International
Mary Z. Anderson Western Michigan University
This article critically examines the literature on executive
coaching.
An excellent editorial from the Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice covering the issues surrounding defining coaching and how the lack of clarity further increases ambiguity.
I attended the Procurex Scotland event at the SECC on the 29th of October. I’ve pulled together some useful contact details. All the related leaflet material is enclosed.