Rotary International is known for actively promoting peace. Identifying root causes and using non-violent communication to get to mutual understanding and cooperation are important foundations for a world with less suffering.
In our experience working with many different organizations from 2 to 2000 people, we have learned that often people are suffering because there is too little conflict. It may be counter-intuitive that a high-performance organizational culture actually may need more organizational conflict, yet people thrive best when their teams can discuss conflicting ideas, values, and outcomes to uncover the best possible solutions.
Curious to find out how you and your team can have the kind of healthy conflict that will improve team dynamics?
At this presentation, Chris and Diana Hutchinson will share ways of encouraging positive, healthy, and productive conflict that can support people and organizations to achieve their fullest potential.
Takeaways from this presentation include:
- Myths about conflict that get in our way
- Conflict styles - benefits, challenges, when to use them
- Tools to increase healthy conflict
- Actions you can take today to improve your organization
Chris Hutchinson is CEO and Abundance Influencer of Trebuchet Group – an organizational improvement firm that helps teams get breakthrough performance. Chris has over 30 years of experience as a leader, facilitator, leadership mentor, and coach of leaders and teams in military, public, and private companies and not-for-profit organizations. His education includes a degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA. He is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a sought-after speaker. Chris is the author of a practical leadership book, The Ripple Leader - a Field Manual for Leadership that Works.
Diana Hutchinson is COO and Success Enabler of Trebuchet Group. She has over 30 years leading in the military, public, and private sectors. Diana's education includes a master's degree in mechanical engineering, and certifications as a Project Management Professional, Professional Certified Coach, and Distinguished Toastmaster. Her experience ranges from engineering and management to process engineering and project management, and she is known for galvanizing and encouraging others. Chris and Diana have four children. Their experience parenting has added another layering of learning on interpersonal skills, collaboration, and personal development opportunities!
As those who have heard Chris and Diana in the past will attest, they have an engaging and dynamic presentation style. They involve you in evaluating your own approach, uses clear analogies and mental models to help you see things differently, provides simple exercises to get you started, and inspire your wholehearted commitment to improve.