A Briefing for Leaders on Workplace Conflict

  “The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.”  — Thomas Crum, author, speaker, and expert on conflict resolution, stress management, and performance enhancement.  Today we will explore the prevalence of workplace conflict, its impact on teams…

Moving Forward from Women’s Equality Day

Every August 26th, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day in the United States, a celebration of the ratification of the 19th amendment which federally protects women’s right to vote. While we celebrate this milestone, it’s still important to acknowledge that this freedom was not shared by all women until many decades…

Learning the Art of Influence

In today’s interconnected and dynamic world, the ability to influence others is a valuable skill that can open doors, foster collaboration, and drive positive change. Whether you’re a business leader, a team member, or anyone in a position needing to persuade others to act, being effective at influencing others is…

Job Vacancy: Senior Associate, Organizational Effectiveness and Conflict Management

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, (OE/CM) Organizational Effectiveness and Conflict Management Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. ADR Vantage, Inc. is a leading consulting firm working at the intersection of three fields that most affect employees and their workplaces – Organization Effectiveness, Conflict Management, and Diversity,…

How to Take Your Team from Ho-Hum to High-Performance!

Did you know that high-performing teams are exceedingly rare? Even though high-performing teams are critical to any organization’s success when employees were asked in an ignite80 survey[1] to 1) rate their team’s effectiveness, and 2) compare their team’s performance to other teams in their industry, survey results revealed high-performing teams…

Navigating Conflict

No matter how easy going your relationships may be, personal or professional conflicts are inevitable. The ways in which you react during any given conflict, through your words, emotional responses, and your demeanor can make a difference between strengthening that relationship or derailing it. Quick Tip #1: Try an Unexpected…

The Future of Work: 4 Ways the Workplace Has Changed in 2023

2023 marks the first full year of the new world of work after the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. As organizations across the country settle into their chosen “new normal,” we at ADR Vantage have seen four key changes influencing the future of work. #1 Continued Shift to Human-Centered ManagementAs organizations strive…

Conflict Resolution 2023 Resources

In a world that’s increasingly interconnected, conflicts are inevitable. But how we choose to handle conflict makes all the difference. As part of Conflict Resolution Month this October, we are sharing a few resources new in 2023 to promote peaceful conflict resolution in your home, at work, or wherever you…

October is Conflict Resolution Month!

A time to promote and celebrate peaceful conflict resolution practices worldwide! This annual commemoration was originally created by the Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR) in 2005, includes Conflict Resolution Day on October 20th, and also coincides with the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Mediation Week. Conflict Resolution Month events often focus…

Job Vacancy: DEI Program Manager

We are excited to share with you that ADR Vantage is continuing to grow and we are looking to hire a new full-time staff person to join our team!   Please review the DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Program Manager job posting below to see if you or anyone you…