Conflict Resolution Practice

People are the core of all effective mission-driven work and human interactions and dynamics define an organization’s ability to meet and exceed their goals in service of their mission.  Truly effective organizations develop and implement strategies to address and manage conflict between and among diverse organizational stakeholders such as Board, staff, and partner organizations.  Mission+Strategy partners with clients to acknowledge, address and manage conflict as well as to heal and resolve past and ongoing conflicts so that organizations are able to fully realize their mission.  Services are tailored to client needs and circumstances but can include:

  • Mediation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (e.g., neutral evaluation, negotiation)
  • Policy and Procedure Review and Update
  • Environmental Scan
  • Small Group Sessions (e.g., circles)
  • Coaching

Healthy conflict can be a driver of your organization’s success—creating a culture where staff, Board, funders and partners are able to discuss the work, your strategies and the challenges ahead while honoring an array of ideas and opinions leads to new and valuable directions in service of your mission. Unacknowledged and unaddressed conflict can lead to a lack of communication, inability to maximize potential partnerships and alliances, loss of funding opportunities and ineffective staff and leadership. Utilizing conflict resolution and planning strategies will enable your organization to heal and move forward at all levels.