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rement should be part
on for volunteers
veryrarely join organizationinvolved in conflict. But
.dolts ve , 'om a volunteer � to be
ask the chairperson of a volunteer committee, the. prresident of a non-profit
board of directors or the leader of a citizens' advisory group and they will
tell you that conflict management should be part of their job description.
The potential for conflict in organizations is on the rise. In an ever changing envi-
ronment •i le frequency of opportunities for conflicts increases. My new direction
initially causes conflict and ignoring a problem insures an unproductive end,
There are three basicprinciples to help resolve conflict or opposition in a positive
and. productive way.
Decisions should be •made, by consensus -. Involve • as mane people as, possible who
have something to contribute. This
includes representatives from:
opposing views, but include those
who are neutral .or•skilled at reach-
ing a worltahle compromise..
Insure freedom to express
opposition g Whenever chang is discussed there shouki be time set aside to address
the issue of potential conflict. This gets the concept of conflict out in the open for all
• to view and discuss.
Identify and analyze the underlying cause of conflict - Select a: neutral position
and state 'the viewpoints to make sure everyone is talking about the same thing. Do
not assume everyone is "hearing" the same thingfi
The rural. community• is at a critical crossroads where leadership is more important
that ever before. OMVMAFRA is committed, to delivering organization development
services to help agricultural and rural organizations become stronger. '
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