Conflict resolution

August 24 2018

Why does NVC focus on direct experience rather than creating a new belief system? By Jim Manske

nvcnextgen Compassionate Communication, Conflict resolution, Empathy Development, Maui NVC, Needs Awareness, Self-Empathy, Social and Emotional Learning

For me, I am learning that thinking (beliefs), although useful for 3 outcomes*, often gets in the way of realizing the connection that is always present when I am observing. Living in Hawai’i has contributed to trusting my direct experience.… Read the rest “Why does NVC focus on direct experience rather than creating a new belief system? By Jim Manske”

June 26 2018

Judgment and Insight

nvcnextgen Classes, Compassionate Communication, Conflict resolution, Conflict Resolution Skills, Empathy Development, Self-Empathy, Social and Emotional Learning

In my experience, I almost always judge a person or situation because I would judge myself in the same way if I behaved that way.

For example, in the culture I grew up in, it was considered impolite to interrupt,

… Read the rest

May 1 2018

Update from Shenzhen; By Jim Manske

nvcnextgen Conflict resolution, NVC, NVC NextGen, Social and Emotional Learning

Greetings from one of the newest cities in China, Shenzen.

About 30 years ago, this sleepy little fishing village across the bay from vibrant, colonial Hong Kong became the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in China. Like Yantai where we … Read the rest “Update from Shenzhen; By Jim Manske”