Navigating the Unchartered Waters of Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution Education — Serge Loode
Summary:
It is the author’s view that conflict resolution educators should in part draw from participants’ real-life experiences in order develop more culturally appropriate conflict resolution processes (an elicitive approach). Additionally, trainers should hold their knowledge lightly, and elicit conflict-resolution strategies from the group. This dialogical approach allows local and introduced knowledge of conflict resolution to permeate each other in dialogue, thus developing dynamic ways to deal with conflict. In this model, the students become the teachers and vice versa, as problems are explored and concepts are developed as a group. The author also advocates the use of local co-facilitators to establish trust in the local capacities for peace. Participants and trainers alike gain the opportunity to further develop conflict resolution practices that are rooted in their own experience but enhanced by the knowledge of others.
Cross Cultural Conflict Resolution in Teams — John Ford
Summary:
A brief article outlining the basic tenants of cross-cultural conflict resolution, including individualist versus collectivist approaches to conflict. The author gives strategies for successful team-building within diverse groups, advocating communication and empathy.
Problems of Effective Cross-Cultural Communication and Conflict Resolution — Dr. Reza Najafbagyis
Summary:
In this article, the author outlines the importance of cross-cultural communication in conflict resolution, arguing that communication based on cultural understanding and solidarity can be effective in addressing political, economic and social problems worldwide.
