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Practical Skills for Managing Group and Organizational Conflict

Kaufman House 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, United States

Conflict within organizations, from workgroups to whole organizations and communities, can be a critical drain on resources or a major source of growth and creativity. This course focuses on the dynamics of groups and organizations of all sizes, models of both inter- and intra-group conflict and practical intervention techniques. Topics include designing and managing effective […]

KIPCOR Film Series: “Awake”

Captures the story of Native-led defiance that changed the fight for clean water, our environment and the future of our planet. Following the film, meet and ask questions of journalist Myron Dewey, whose drone footage was vital to the Standing Rock movement.

Culture, Gender, and Power in Conflict

Kaufman House 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, United States

This course will explore how culture, gender, and power differences contribute to conflict and complicate positive conflict management in both personal and workplace settings. Particular attention will be given to the clash of worldviews; ethnocentric stereotypes; differing "face" needs; multiple conflict goals; divergent conflict management styles / processes; and the impact of "one-up/one-down" power relationships. […]

Leading in 2018: Working with Conflict and Differences

Kaufman House 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, United States

Postponed - Stay Tuned Tired of division and polarization? Confused about conflicts at work or home? This accessible and flexible workshop series gives you the opportunity to add more tools to your toolbox as a community leader, change agent, and citizen in a rapidly evolving world. Join us for our first series of classes offered […]

The Empathy Gap – KIPCOR Film Series

Luyken Fine Arts Center 300 East 27th Street, North Newton, KS, United States

On Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3 p.m., KIPCOR continues its film series with a screening of "The Empathy Gap." The Empathy Gap investigates the reasons why so many men have difficulties viewing women as authentic equals, explaining how men are trained by a variety of sources to sexually objectify women and thereby to diminish […]

HOPE Spring Session 2018

Kaufman House 2515 College Ave., North Newton, KS, United States

HOPE consists of four interactive, skill-building, educational classes designed to reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation conflict on children by helping parents learn healthy habits for more positive co-parenting. * Understand your child’s right and need to love both parents * Focus on your child’s needs instead of your own desires * Recognize relationship transitions * Develop […]

Restorative Justice Conference

RESTORATIVE KANSAS: A Vision For Justice APRIL 19 - 20, 2018 Topics include -- Restorative Justice in schools and prisons, Indigenous sacred healing, working with law enforcement agencies and opportunities to network. Click here to download the Conference Schedule. The conference is a collaborative partnership between many agencies and groups, including: Center for Conflict Resolution […]

C Henry Smith Oratorical Contest 2018

Bethel students are invited to register for this writing and speaking contest, which features a local $300 first prize and an additional $300 national first prize. The C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest is administered by the Peace and Justice Ministries of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and locally sponsored by the Kansas Institute for […]

Summer Institute: Practical Skills for Managing Interpersonal Conflict (Core Mediation)

This unique and highly interactive training will... Equip participants with practical skills for managing interpersonal difference and disagreement. Address the impact of personal style, culture, and power on conflict. Provide technical proficiency in structured-dialogue and mediation techniques. Benefit both potential mediators and others interested in developing better skills for handling the difficult conversations we all […]