What I Learned From A Year of Resolutions
It can be easy to have a love-hate relationship with yearly resolutions. They can be lofty January fitness regimens that don’t fit into our daily schedule or aspirational whims to visit every coffee shop in your city. On the other hand, resolutions can be a grounding ethos guiding our professional and personal goals, lighting the […]
The Anatomy of a Harassment Complaint
The age-old proverb, “Knowledge is power,” resonated with me deeply in 2023. In EVOCrh’s second year of operation, I saw the importance of instilling company leaders with information to resolve workplace conflict independently. By understanding approaches to addressing harassment reports, executives can build a comprehensive framework for handling disputes and determine the proper course of […]
A Year of Strength and Growth
2023 was a year of tremendous personal and company strength and growth. With my clients, I explored crucial dynamics of diversity, mental health, and the nuances of harmonious workplace relationships. I’m proud to share that EVOCrh expanded in 2023 as several new partnerships developed. Through building trusting relationships with my clients, EVOCrh made progress in […]
The Common Denominator
When we face conflict in our personal or professional lives, we often wish that the other party would act or think differently. In truth, the only factor in disputes we can directly change is ourselves. Increasing our awareness of how we cope with disagreements and changing how we assess and react to the situation lays […]
Conflict Management Model
Thomas Crum once said, “The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts but on how we respond to them.” Conflict is never an easy or comfortable experience, but as a natural part of our lives, the ability to respond effectively to conflict is crucial. Conflict management skills allow us […]
Communication is Crucial
Conflict is a natural element of productive relationships when employees with different backgrounds, cultures, and working styles come together. Conflict is not inherently good or bad despite its negative connotations. A certain amount of conflict is vital to an organization’s success. Workplace cultures that foster safe spaces for disagreement are the most effective environments because […]
Working With Life
“I have been a manager at my company for three years. For most of my time in this job, I worked well with my team, doing my best to be sensitive and avoid micromanaging. I managed alongside another director for a few years, and we had a healthy professional relationship. After a year and a […]
Vulnerability in the Workplace
Lorsque vous recherchez le mot « vulnérable » dans un dictionnaire de synonymes, les premiers mots que l’ont vous propose sont : « chancelant », « précaire », « faible » et « fragile ». De telles associations linguistiques démontrent que la société associe encore principalement l’ouverture émotionnelle à la faiblesse. Cette tendance à interpréter […]
The Power of Our Story
The power of our life stories can be elusive to us. It took many years to embrace my story and see how my past trials have enriched my life. In doing so, I have healed, created meaningful relationships, and inspired resiliency in others. I will share my story with you now, hoping it will encourage […]
Management Disagreements
I’m a director in a political organization where I’ve worked for the last sixteen years. Over the previous five years, I have directed a team of thirty wonderful people to create events for the surrounding communities. Recently my responsibilities have increased, and I needed to hire someone to support me. My supervisor discovered a candidate […]