Setting the Conflict Compass

Experiential Activities for Conflict Resolution and PreventionBy Michelle Cummings, with Mike AndersonThis book is the fourth publication by Training Wheels founder, Michelle Cummings. It is a nice collection of experiential, hands-on activities that help address the issues of Conflict Resolution, Prevention and Diversity.From the forward: "A compass can be used in many ways, from telling which way is North, to finding hidden treasure to following an unmarked path over wilderness terrain. In any conflict, you have to get your bearings on what happened. This helps you best determine how to resolve the issue. Conflict is inevitable, and despite how many of us feel about it, conflict is not always a bad thing. People have varying degrees of comfort with conflict as well. Some thrive in it, some prefer avoiding it at all costs. Conflict is neither good nor bad; it is simply a predictable occurrence within any relationship or team. Dealing with conflict is critical to success in all areas o