CONTEMPLATIONS ON CONFLICT - Alan Sharland introduces quotes, poems and other sayings relating to conflict and gives his thoughts on how they can be interpreted and their significance to his work as a mediator and conflict coach and also personally. If you have your own thoughts about the sayings he 'contemplates', please share them in the comments section below. 

"CONFLICT IS THE BEGINNING OF CONSCIOUSNESS" - Mary Esther Harding from her book 'The I and the Not-I: a Study in the Development of Consciousness'

In this podcast, also available on youtube,  Alan discusses the relevance of this quote to his practice as a mediator and reflects on its significance in responding creatively to conflict. 

Alan's videos and podcasts are based on his observations when working with people involved in unresolved conflict during the last 25 years working as a mediator, conflict coach and conflict management consultant in London and across the UK. 

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Alan is Director of CAOS Conflict Management based in London, UK

BOOKS

How to Resolve Bullying in the Workplace: Stepping Out of the Circle of Blame to Create an Effective Outcome for All

A Guide To Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution - How Mindful Communication Supports Growth Through Conflict. 

CREDITS

Outro Music: All Colours Pt 6 by Bob Holroyd, from album Hollowman: