02012OCDR Newsletter582170Listening is a foundational skill for working together in a variety of contexts. It is also surprisingly hard to do well! You’ll find a variety of tips and resources to help you recognize and practice the skill of listening.2023-12-15listening, understanding, conflict resolution, mediation, collaborationengFind out how Ken Cloke uses a warm-hearted approach to consensus-building so that people with competing interests, strongly-held beliefs, and a lack of clear direction can collaborate well.0A Warm Heart Helps Collaboration - September 2025 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_1036077140_tcm36-716324.jpegA Warm Heart Helps Collaboration<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-716317" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-09-23T15:15:16Z36716317https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/3f37d5d2025-12-15T16:16:54ZOCDR Newsletter582170Listening is a foundational skill for working together in a variety of contexts. It is also surprisingly hard to do well! You’ll find a variety of tips and resources to help you recognize and practice the skill of listening.2023-12-15listening, understanding, conflict resolution, mediation, collaborationengGood collaboration involves a shared vision, good communication, role clarity, and the ability to work side by side. But collaborating across complex government entities can be challenging. Find out how to two diverse governments found ways to integrate their needs and collaborate successfully.0Diverse Jurisdictions CAN Collaborate - July 2025 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_391342092_tcm36-706408.jpegDiverse Jurisdictions CAN Collaborate<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-706391" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-07-16T20:57:56Z36706391https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/3e5612b2025-09-18T20:59:14ZOCDR Newsletter582170Listening is a foundational skill for working together in a variety of contexts. It is also surprisingly hard to do well! You’ll find a variety of tips and resources to help you recognize and practice the skill of listening.2023-12-15listening, understanding, conflict resolution, mediation, collaborationengThere are many situations that trigger strong emotions in people. Conflict, in particular, can trigger negative emotions that escalate quickly. Find ways to get yourself and others back on track when needed.0De-Escalating Intense Interactions - March 2025 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_287087042_tcm36-674026.jpegDe-Escalating Intense Interactions<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-674020" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-03-18T19:00:33Z36674020https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/3d754b02025-03-24T19:03:53ZOCDR Newsletter582170Listening is a foundational skill for working together in a variety of contexts. It is also surprisingly hard to do well! You’ll find a variety of tips and resources to help you recognize and practice the skill of listening.2023-12-15listening, understanding, conflict resolution, mediation, collaborationengSelf-care is essential before, during, and after conflict. We interviewed master mediator and mindfulness expert Mariann Johnson for this issue.0Self-Care in Conflict - December 2024 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_320626773_tcm36-664662.jpegSelf-Care in Conflict<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-664663" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-12-18T22:13:09Z36664663https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/3c823802025-01-09T22:24:52ZOCDR Newsletter582170engIt's possible to move from feeling stuck to working together. Mindsets, good process, leader actions, and ongoing building of trust foster collaboration.0From 'Stuck' to Working Together - September 2024 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_628671993_tcm36-605395.jpegFrom Stuck to Working Together<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-647173" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-09-08T20:07:10Z36647173https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/3b6662e2025-01-09T22:18:56ZOCDR Newsletter582170engIn public engagement work, there is bound to be conflict and strong emotions. But you can prevent unnecessary conflict through intentional planning and ongoing relationships with communities.0Conflict-Resilient Public Engagement - June 2024 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_378364969_tcm36-626456.jpegConflict-Resilient Public Engagement<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-626457" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-06-08T20:10:55Z36626457https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/39c84552025-01-09T22:18:49ZOCDR Newsletter582170engThe key in both inclusive leadership and culturally competent conflict resolution practice is not to ignore difference but to use it for the good of the team.0Conflict Resolution and DEAI - March 2024 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_388831309_tcm36-626158.jpegConflict Resolution and DEAI<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-625993" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-03-08T21:08:25Z36625993https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/38f6c8e2025-01-09T22:18:41ZOCDR Newsletter582170engRestorative practices (RP) and restorative justice (RJ) are ways of resolving differences, repairing harm, creating accountability, and deepening human relationships.0Restorative Practices and Restorative Justice - December 2023 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_211589823_tcm36-626161.jpegRestorative Practices and Restorative Justice<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-625992" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-12-08T21:14:28Z36625992https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/37fa59c2025-01-09T22:19:17ZOCDR Newsletter582170engConflict can occur anywhere, in any situation where two or more people disagree, so there is no shortage of creative ways people resolve issues. Learn about the many ways conflicts get resolved in this issue.0Conflict Resolution Methods - September 2023 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_450750147_tcm36-647134.jpegSelecting a Conflict Resolution Method<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-599126" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-09-08T20:15:23Z36599126https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/36e94592025-01-09T22:19:24ZOCDR Newsletter582170engBridge-building is a growing American movement with the goals of reducing polarization and strengthening democracy. Find out how to get involved.0Becoming a Bridge-Builder - June 2023 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_143333400_tcm36-597753.jpegBecoming a Bridge-Builder<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-599121" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-06-08T20:01:55Z36599121https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/35e4f8d2025-01-09T22:18:27ZOCDR Newsletter582170engTo transform conflicts into creative solutions that work for you and others, you need to shift from an adversarial mindset to a problem-solving mindset. See examples of a problem-solving mindset at work in this issue.0Problem-Solving Mindset - March 2023 NewsletterTwo graphic profiles, one thinking and one with X symbolizing not listening/admin/assets/AdobeStock_616600924_tcm36-605398.jpegProblem-Solving Mindset<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-599124" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-03-08T21:13:53Z36599124https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/34c415f 2025-01-09T22:19:09ZOCDR Newsletter582170Listening is a foundational skill for working together in a variety of contexts. It is also surprisingly hard to do well! You’ll find a variety of tips and resources to help you recognize and practice the skill of listening.2023-12-15listening, understanding, conflict resolution, mediation, collaborationengListening is a foundational skill for working together in a variety of contexts. It is also surprisingly hard to do well! You’ll find a variety of tips and resources to help you recognize and practice the skill of listening.0Listening Well - December 2022 Newsletter/admin/assets/AdobeStock_119210914_tcm36-597731.jpegListening Well<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:36-597730" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-12-08T21:13:15Z36597730https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNADMIN/bulletins/33d2e4f2025-01-09T22:19:03Z