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THERE'S A RIGHT WAY TO DEAL WITH CONFLICT.
BUT, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN IT GOES WRONG
RISING TENSIONS, FEWER TOOLS
Arguments and resentments are becoming more frequent, but young leaders lack the tools to handle conflict. Without the right approach, tensions build, relationships break, and the community's culture takes a hit.
WHEN PEOPLE
DON’T FEEL SAFE,
PROGRESS SUFFERS
Fear of being misunderstood, judged, or attacked, verbally or otherwise keeps people guarded and stressed. A tense environment undermines emotional safety, which directly impacts engagement, motivation, and performance.
SOCIAL DISCONNECTION IS GROWING
Young people are more connected than ever, but less equipped to connect. Social media, stress, and silence wear down their ability to communicate, deepening isolation, cliques, and miscommunication.
ORGANIZATIONS NEED A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION, NOT JUST A QUICK FIX
Organizations don’t need another one-time fix. They need lasting change. Most programs offer temporary solutions. What's needed are lifelong tools to help youth navigate conflict, from everyday disagreements to high-stakes conversations later in life.
Or Hear it Here
- Kathleen Holmes, former President of EV council Ottawa