There are two different kinds of conflict in storytelling: internal and external. Now, we go into lots of detail in our definitive guide to conflict, but today, I want to focus on internal conflict ...

Many of the great philosophers and writers in history, from Aristotle to Maya Angelou, have weighed in on the matter of ethics. Ethical considerations in the workplace arise routinely for employees ...

As in any conflict resolution, tackling problems in family firms begins by identifying where the problem originates and its precise nature.

Four recent cases illustrate circumstances that may expose a deal to challenge because of a conflict of interest, and the ways a board or special committee may help insulate a deal process from ...

We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Like death and taxes, conflicts are an unavoidable part of life. But in a ...

Every business depends on the people who run it — from the CEO to the janitor. They all have a job that seeks to promote a positive, profession and productive environment. First, we need to remember ...

The Mystery Lunch Thief. The Thermostat Wars. Who Took My Chair? Are these sitcom episode titles? They could be, but they’re also common topics of dispute at workplaces everywhere. We all deal with ...

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