Are you looking for training on how to handle conflict?  If so, then add this upcoming webinar from WebJunction on your calendar for September. 

 

WebJunction has a variety of monthly live webinars as well as a large catalog of self-paced online courses available to all members of the Michigan library community, no matter your library type.  Visit www.webjunction.org to get started today.

 

Growing Through Conflict: Healthy Workplace Communication

Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 3 pm Eastern - 60 min

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/growing-through-conflict.html

 

We are all so busy! Who has time to deal with conflicts? When conflict occurs, and we are confronted with a colleague, library patron, supervisor, or board member who is frustrated and upset, it can be tempting to identify a quick fix. However, when we do take the time to practice clear communication to uncover what people really need, we can get to better outcomes. Healthy communication involves:

·        Actions that show you are really listening

·        Communication with people who are angry or upset in a way that their needs can be addressed and resolved

·        Knowing your own emotions and needs, and effective ways to express them

 

Practicing healthy communication skills will boost your self-confidence and contribute to a happier workplace.

 

Presented by: Anna Shelton, Project Coordinator, WebJunction

 

 

 

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Shannon D. White

Library of Michigan

702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507

Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700

Toll free:  877-479-0021

whites29@michigan.gov

http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

 

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