Synopsis

A clear, step-by-step approach for developing and evaluating conflict management systems within any organization. The authors—both prominent experts in the field of conflict resolution—present a structured process that will help organization development and human resource professionals evaluate and improve their current programs, or develop and implement new strategies.

Biography

CATHY A. COSTANTINO is director of the ADR program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School. She is part of the government-wide ADR committee and chairs the Dispute Systems Design/Organization Development sector of the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR). CHRISTINA SICKLES MERCHANT is director of Labor-Management Cooperation at the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and the current president of SPIDR.