As we enter the new year, we are reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going. As part of that, we’re looking back at the EDR blog topics we covered last year, which included an overview of the EDR program’s future direction, discussion of why conflict tends to be so challenging for people, and exploration of key conflict competencies—i.e., key skills for making conflict productive.
A rundown of our 2023 blogs is provided below. We encourage you to catch up on any topics you missed.
In 2024, we anticipate continuing to explore key conflict competencies. We will also provide advice for how to address common challenges that arise when trying to productively work through conflict.
As always, we welcome your feedback on our blogs and suggestions for future EDR blog topics. Share your thoughts with us by emailing edrprogram@law.utah.edu.
2023 EDR blogs
January 2023
The future of the EDR program: Extra (effective) dialogue required
February 2023
The problem with conflict is that we see conflict as a problem
March 2023
Why we tend to see conflict as a problem—and why it matters
April 2023
Want to make conflict productive? Focus on what really matters
May 2023
How to focus on what really matters in conflict
June 2023
The power of calm when dealing with conflict
July 2023
To make conflict productive, focus on co-creating mutual gains
August 2023
Curiosity is a superpower when dealing with conflict
September 2023
Compassion: A prerequisite for calm, curiosity, and creativity when dealing with conflict
October 2023
Courage: An overarching skill for making conflict productive
November 2023
What is conflict competence and what are the core conflict competencies?
December 2023
Destructive conflict tendencies vs. productive conflict choices