Conflict Resolution
Chris Ledgard examines how the words we use play a critical role in resolving conflicts - from hostage negotiations to relationship counselling to dealing with pupils in school.
Chris Ledgard examines how the words we use play a critical role in resolving conflicts. From hostage negotiations to relationship counselling to dealing with difficult neighbours or pupils in school, the language we use is all-important in defusing arguments and bringing calm and reconciliation.
Contributors:
Chris White, retired police hostage negotiator, now communications trainer
Matt Overd, Director of Programme Development - Dfuse
Barbara Bloomfield, Relate trainer and counsellor
Stephen Drew, Headteacher, Brentwood County High School
Producer Beth O'Dea.
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- Tue 4 Sep 201216:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 10 Sep 201223:00BBC Radio 4
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