How I responded to a racist comment
Note: I originally sent this out as part of a newsletter. It got such a positive response that I decided […]
Welcome to the Bicknell Mediation Blog
A Mediator’s Bookshelf
No matter what I’m reading, I try to see if it can help me better understand conflict. Insights can come […]
Communication Breakdown: Why we can’t get along
I’m often called into a situation where a communication breakdown has occurred. People have stopped talking to one another or […]
Lessons Learned: Julie Payette Harassment Allegations
What we can learn about “toxic” workplaces from the Rideau Hall complaints
Something new – Anti-racist reading group
Like many of you, I’ve been outraged and saddened by the recent violence against people of colour, both in the […]
Remote Work and Creative Collaboration
I will just say it: There is no magic formula to ensure a highly creative remote team. If you lack […]
“We tried that already.” Handling Objections during a Meeting
You’re chairing a team meeting and you ask for suggestions. Farrah, relatively new to the group, makes a proposal. She’s […]
Trust and Remote Work: How to do it Right
Attitudes to remote work vary widely. Not everyone thinks it is a good thing, and some industries and jobs are not well-suited to it. Yet every indication is that the future will bring more remote work as companies do the math…
Conflict in a time of Coronavirus: Dealing with the doubters
Does any of this sound familiar: Coronavirus is being blown out of proportion. The flu kills more people every year. […]