Tag Archives: darlene weide
Aug-2011
Communication—or to be more precise, miscommunication—is at the heart of almost any dispute. When there’s an issue at hand, something that troubles or annoys one person, getting it to stop requires some type of communication with the other person (or persons). I think we’ve all been here. You can try talking to him, or maybe [...]
My two earlier NEN blogs discussed how Community Boards has helped individuals with personal conflicts and how we’ve aided neighbors address disputes. Now I’d like to discuss a third area where Community Boards has great expertise: Assisting organizations with issues that involve multiple groups with competing interests and goals. As the executive director of a nonprofit that [...]
Jul-2011
“Neighbors helping neighbors†was one of Community Boards’s early taglines. Neighbors, however, can be of several types. Some neighbors you know and chat with in passing. In metro areas like San Francisco, however, most neighbors are simply those who are in close proximity to where you live or work. You see them regularly, sometimes greeting [...]
Reflecting on the recent Mother’s Day, I can’t help but come to the conclusion that moms are “natural†mediators. You hear escalating voices in the next room, ones that eventually lead to a shouted “Mom!â€Â You then step in with “What happened? Tell me both sides, you first…†We help our kids resolve their conflicts [...]