Organizational Conflict Analysis and Engagement We live and work
in a global economy that is more diverse than ever. The greater
the diversity in an organization, the greater the possibility
for misunderstanding, disagreement and conflict. Change and
conflict are natural aspects of contemporary organizations.
Critical to organizational success are leaders and managers who
can inspire, empower and motivate, as well as be change agents
in spite of the conflict it may cause. Organizational
effectiveness is grounded in caring, reflective professionals
who have integrity, and who can insightfully analyze the
situation, courageously take risks, act decisively, and artfully
use conflict resolution to foster organizational transformation
and innovation. While critically examining organizations as
adaptive systems, collaborative knowledge networks and living
cultures, this triad of courses enables students to develop
their own perspectives on engaging organizational environments
and community-building communication st