A necessary part of maintaining productive working relationships with coworkers and external stakeholders is knowing how to address conflict in the workplace. But addressing conflict is hard! Throw in the extra factor of workplace power dynamics and sadly small conflicts can quickly balloon into major issues if those involved are unaware, unwilling, or unable to engage. But by understanding what strategy you (or those you work with) normally take to approach conflict and how to navigate high emotion conflicts, workplace conflicts can feel less scary. All are welcome to this conversation to discuss challenges and best practices related to addressing workplace conflict.

Lisa Misch is the Director of Farmer Outreach and Technical Assistance at the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA). She works remotely for the North Carolina organization whose mission is to challenge the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities. Prior to joining RAFI-USA, Lisa served as the AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer at the College of Menominee Nation in Keshena, WI. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from St. Olaf College.