Brian V Moore
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Ubuntu is the foundation of most African cultures. See Nelson Mandela talk about Ubuntu's meaning. http://ping.fm/8ZPpf

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We have had incredible success recently, in removing conflict from diverse teams. Here is some feedback from a client .. http://ping.fm/ncdia

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Stop ACTA internet bullies now! http://ping.fm/SO4ru

How Social Networking breaks down ethics in teh workplace... http://ping.fm/vM0pr

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“Every day should be a celebration — every day. Every day, there should be an understanding about what it means that this breath came.” Prem Rawat.

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Tight Teams Triumph in Tough Times! http://ping.fm/LyMBF

Find out how understanding diversity can make YOU more money! http://ping.fm/PF9sN

All good things come to those who take focused, goal focused actions.

"Don't raise your voice,
improve your argument."
Nobel Peace Prize winner - Archbishop Desmond Tutu. http://ping.fm/MyiVp

There is only one race - the Human Race. http://ping.fm/9cJot

Some simple presenting skills for you. http://ping.fm/tgdCF

Learn how to learn... http://ping.fm/BL6ZV

Happy Birthday Tata Mandela - we so wish we could meet you... http://ping.fm/yZKCz

In our journey through life, we help some people and we hurt others. I would like to apologise to those who I hurt, and thank all for the lessons that I have learned.

We are looking for diversity and general facilitators for a National project in South Africa. Local language skills an advantage - please email CV to brian@africa-dreams.com

We are looking for facilitators who can handle diversity and local govt training. CVs to brian@africa-dreams.com

Good day, Sawubona, Dumela, Thobela, Ndaa, Goeie More, Molo, Avuxeni, Kusile, Namaste, Namaskarum, Vannnakan, Kemcho, Kgotso, Salaam, Shalom, Buon giurno, Bonjour, Bom dia, Hola, Heita, Bharev, Dobra Jutra, Muli uli, Muli shani, Mwuli bwanji, Mwa buka bhuti, Walale po, and Koree!

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Give my skin colour a break. http://ping.fm/QYeMs

The greatest unspent wealth of the world, lies buried in broken promises, dreams not achieved and love never shared with those whom we love.

Are learning styles and important aspect of diversity? Learning and Communication Styles

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Here is our presentation on Managing Diverse/ Conflicted Teams in Schools http://ping.fm/n3cps

Our presentation on the Dream Dynasty http://ping.fm/eSgsi

Diversity issues are huge challenges in schools, in South Africa.

I am about to leave for Johannesburg- South Africa, for the Future Ed Show. This is exciting!

Team Conflict Resolution prizes worth over R 80 000 (>US$11000) to be won. More info - http://ping.fm/ulkHV

I am presenting on Diversity Management in Schools and The Dream Dynasty - Focusing on the Dream in Education - at Future Ed, Coca Cola Drome, Johannesburg - 27-29 May. Please come and see us there.

For a lot of free articles on diversity, respect, relationships and communication visit http://ping.fm/DjGCq

Did you know that one out of three child deaths - a total of nearly 3 million each year - is caused by diarrhoea or pneumonia? But did you also know that we now have two new vaccines that will help stop these two killers? I just signed a petition asking the leaders of our government to make sure these two vaccines get to the children who need them most. Will you please sign the petition, too?

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Together as ONE we can make a difference!

Thanks!

DO one thing for diversity and inclusion:- http://ping.fm/EwAUj

Have you found the need to learn respect through the body language of other cultural groups? http://ping.fm/QmfqU

A brief overview of Brian and Arthie Moore - Celebrating Humanity Founders. http://ping.fm/rZvmd

Talk straight, talk clearly and talk with respect. Brian V Moore
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How important is your name to you? What relevance do you give other people's names? http://ping.fm/547yJ

How important is it to you to know and understand people from other backgrounds. Check out this video. http://ping.fm/VkQbL

Is understanding the different human characteristics import to you? http://ping.fm/c57pq

Here are some interesting discussions on Diversity - please comment. http://ping.fm/SEELD

Can we heal the soul of our country? A South African perspective... http://ping.fm/3uhvB

What are YOU doing to catalyze Positive Change? How will the World be a better place from your life?

If you had all the resources that you needed, what positive difference would you make?

The day I first faced my deepest programe http://ping.fm/SuJx1

Do you mutually share your diverse skills with friends in business?

Is giving your forgiveness of more benefit to you, or to the person whom you are forgiving? Follow me on @CHI_INT

The World's most lucky man? http://ping.fm/LihuL

Transforming Diverse Teams by Brian V Moore - Can a white guy talk with authority on diversity? http://tinyurl.com/649j3rw

Step 1 in a 10 step series on building better relationships. http://ping.fm/XE6sW

If everybody around you seems wrong or mean, look inside yourself for the answers.

Celebrating Humanity is now on Twitter. Please follow us on @CHI_INT.

Do voters in South Africa know that they have choice? Choose wisely to create the future that you deserve.

"In the desert of life the wise person travels by caravan, while the fool prefers to travel alone." Middle Eastern Proverb. Similar Nguni Proverb "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu."

With all the resources that you need to do so, what difference would you make in the World?

What are your top 3 "Do's an Don'ts" for Leaders.

Take your lessons with you, and never look back!

“At the level of respect all people are equal. B & A Moore - 2001”
“The extent of success in any organisation
is directly related to the level of
respect, teamwork, communication
& the consequential committed actions
of its people.”
Brian V Moore – Celebrating Humanity International© 2004

What a great day to be alive!

What is the best type of training that you have experienced and who facilitated it?

Should proper educare and baby care centres be set up in the workplace, and in schools?

Just before we react to an emotion - we feel it in our body. Take the time to investigate the feeling - it may come from a historical event. If you clear that event you may clear all related reactions.

How many of our thoughts are programmed in by our "leaders?"

Freeze Mubarak’s assets before they disappear into a maze of obscure bank accounts. http://ping.fm/00glN
Mubarak is out -- but he may take unimaginable wealth out with him. Estimates of his stolen fortune range as high as $70 billion, more than a third of the entire Egyptian economy.

When you know what you want from Life - the Universe aligns itself to supply your desires. Dream huge!

It is far too easy to slip into survival mode when not achieving. You have everything within you, that you need to brilliantly succeed! Set new goals, focus and find a way!

Public hearings will be held on Ntnl Climate Change Response Green Paper 2010 (Government Gazette 33801 Notice 1083 of 2010 dd 25 11 10.) Submit comments on Green Paper b4 16h00 - 15 2 11. tmadubela@parliament.gov.za

What changes do old-fashioned companies need to make to fit with their new clients/ team?

When in conflict with others, don't find ways to blame them, look within for those simple things that you could have done differently.

Goodwill Africa Campaign Ppt V4.0 8 2010

This is an overview of our African Goodwill Campaign.

Goodwill Africa Campaign Ppt V4.0 8 2010

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Team Building Video

Here is an example of a team building program where we removed conflict within a diverse, divided and physically spread out team of 130.

Read our unique and fresh view of Team Conflict Resolution Strategies

Ownership - Victor, or Victim

November 30, 2008

One of the most amazing things that I have observed, time and again, in our transformational team building programs - is how easily some people give away ownership for their lives. In so doing they destroy themselves, their relationships and groups that they belong to.

The deeply ingrained, Industrial revolution-linked, top-down management style prevalent in many families, companies and organizations, has left behind a bundle of non-performing victims. They do not take action for their own behavior and are constantly looking for reasons why things “just will not work.”

They are the perpetually unhappy, not-yet grown-up adults who constantly run to “mommy”, with their problems. Of course “mommy”, is either their manager, or some member of the team/ family or community who happens to listen to their stories.

In our more extensive Celebrating Humanity Harvest team-builds, teams set-up its own Values Circle. This is a peer-created and managed code of conduct - where the team determines what is acceptable and desired behavior within the team. And, as importantly, they decide which behaviors are undesirable and taboo. This invariably includes gossiping and backstabbing.

In these sessions there is a clearing, of all past inter-personal challenges. The team and its members are rewarded with an agreement, in which they are safe and accountable for their own behavior and for that of the members of their team. They are empowered to be in charge of their future interactions, as fully-functioning adults, working together in harmony. “Mommy” is no longer needed.

Case Study 1 - Still infiltrated by Victims

I met this team for our normal follow-up - 1 month after the initial team build, clearing and agreement session. And their case is not unusual.

Most of the team members had gained through the team building and found a marked difference in the way in which they, and the team related to each other. They commented in the following manner:-

1. “ I am feeling more comfortable with the care within the team. Previously no-one cared, and I felt it.”
2. “I really enjoyed understanding more about other cultures. I now know how to work differently with different people.”
3. “Understanding my communication style, and having the ability to assess other people, means that I now adjust my communication for each individual person.”
4. “When you know your personality type, and how it can affect others, you can change your behavior to get better results.”
5. “I am always monitoring my overbearing personality, to ensure that I grow my team without dominating them.”
6. “What I realised is that if I want respect, I must be respectful.”

The bulk of the members of the team had taken responsibility for their own behavior. One even owned up to gossiping, prior to the team building - saying that this had now stopped.

And yet there were a few strongly verbose people, of varying levels, within the room, who stated that “nothing had changed.” “There are still people not adhering to the agreements,” they said. These are the victims and they are very dangerous and will actively, or unconsciously, work to destabilise harmonious environments.

I was not surprised. These were the spectators, that will be found in any organization.

Spectators

Spectators are observers and complainers - they wait for things to change. They do nothing positive to ensure that good things happen.

If all is going well, they cheer for their team. Sadly, when there are problems - they immediately complain to, or about “mommy. “They must do something about this.” Or, “This was just a waste of money, nothing changed.” Challenges have nothing to do with them.

These poor people simply have no power whatsoever, unless they are bringing something, or somebody, down. Unfortunately their ability to destroy is very strong in weak organizations, and divided families and teams. They will never have anything because they are victims. And victims will make sure that they do not allow others to succeed either.

7 Rules to work with victims.

1. Set behavior principles and behavior rules with the entire team/ family. List and decide on what you will and won’t do. Set the amount of transgressions, before action is taken. Ensure that all of you manage the agreements, fairly. No-one is above the rules and they must be applied at all times.
2. Involve them in finding solutions. Challenge them to look for answers.
3. Don’t listen to their negative stories, or gossip. When they are complaining, ask them what they are doing about it - or put them in front of the person with whom they “have a problem.” Then open their conversation with, “X has a problem, with something you have done. You should talk about it.” And move on.
4. Never agree with, or get involved in their negativity. Once they have you in the “inner circle”, you will find it very difficult to get out.
5. Praise them for what they do well.
6. Guide them on what they can do differently. Never attack them, as a person. Always talk about the actions that they can change to get better results in their lives.
7. Remember to focus on your team agreements and love the victims anyway. If the team/ family environment is sound, they will either adjust their own behavior and fit in, or find other places to be destructive. Let them go.

Case Study 2: Once victims and now victors

15 months after the first intervention, the supervisor sent this feedback, about where their team was before the transformational team build, what had happened during the Celebrating Humanity© program and their new workplace situation:

"I had a group of 30 people from diverse cultures. They could not get on with each other.
There was continuous friction between the different race groups, and between people from the same race and cultural group. The people were negative and were not satisfied with anything.
1. Complaints were the order of the day; this also placed our team in a bad light with management. We decided on the Celebrating Humanity© training.
2. The people were very negative about the program initially.
3. As the course progressed the people’s attitudes changed from negative to positive.
4. Communication, respect and ownership improved from all sides by 100%. The respect between different race groups has been restored.
5. Some of the people who were negative have changed so much that they have been promoted to higher positions with greater responsibility.
6. The foundation of the entire course was so successful that the group is now going ahead with a leadership course."

This team decided that enough was enough and took a strong hold of the power of ownership. They decided that they would work together, irrespective of the disrespect that had consumed their team for years before.

This was their chance to enjoy work, be more professional and above all to work in a safe and respectful environment.

Is your team suffering as a result of inter-personal, inter-level, or inter-group conflict. Are personality or mis-communication stresses tearing your team apart?

On a more personal note, are you a victor or a victim. Do you look for the good, or are you focused on the bad? If it is the latter, there is noting out there for you but misery and blame. These are normally attached to personal loneliness, stress and disease.

Here are 10 things that you can do.

1. Work from the principle that “at the level of respect, all people are equal.” Treat people with respect and you will get respect.
2. Take ownership for your life - because the quality of your life, your happiness and your successes are dependent upon your own actions.
3. Focus on making a positive difference. You will find opportunities for great change where “things are just not right.”
4. Look for ways to respect your family and your team, in the way that they want to be respected.
5. Learn to listen more and complain less.
6. Ask people - “What can I do to help.” Or, “What can I do to make this work.”
7. Don’t let your problems poison the people around you. Talk to people about your challenges and resolve them, or move on.
8. Speak up when you see something good and speak up if you are unhappy/ or uncomfortable with another person’s actions, or unacceptable situations.
9. And here is the big thing, speak to the people who are the challenge, for you - or to people who are responsibility to make changes. Never speak to people who have no power to make any difference at all.
10. And if you come across a spectator - use the 7 rules to working with victims. You will make a difference - and it will be positive.

The good thing in formulating the right kinds of team agreements together, is that those teams that powerfully guard and keep to their agreements, will take absolute personal ownership for their future. They will make sure that they have a positive empowering environment - and they will make things work.

When this happens - the victims will either change their behavior, or look for another place to be unhappy. Either way, the team and its future is safe.

Enjoy life! You only get one chance!


Brian Moore
For more on this incredibly successful program, please have a look at my eBook - Team Conflict Resolution Strategies.

brian@celebratinghumanityinternational.co.uk

Team Conflict Resolution Interventions. Standing at a Crossroads.

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Team Conflict Resolution Interventions.
Standing at a Crossroads.

Teams, businesses and organizations that are under pressure to transform their troubled teams, are often challenged by the wealth of “solutions” offered, by companies. Some of these solutions are great - and many are doomed to failure.

If your team is being forced to find a solution, your team is at a crossroads of danger and opportunity.

The danger lies in choosing the wrong “solution(s”) and yet, if you get your choice right, there are huge hidden opportunities to build individuals and teams, and thereby reap great rewards.

Self-defeating team conflict resolution programs will have strategies that:-
• try isolate to the “troublemakers”, and get them to resolve their differences.
• exclude any member/s of the team in the process.
• hand the management of the team’s behaviors, with agreements from “team agreed resolution”, to your managers/ supervisors.
• isolate, intimidate, or simply ignore certain team members.
• neglect the development of communication skills, team and individual personality skills, understanding of the carious diversities within the team.
• Go with a talk-down and divisive diversity training program.
• Use unsuitable and un-focused team building programs - that isolate even 1 member of your team..

If any of these factors form part of your attempts to resolve team conflict, the process, and your money, will be wasted. More so, it could negatively impact your team - in the long term..

The opportunity to build teams is found in the wisdom, uniqueness, talents and skills of your team. When we hire people, we hope that they are mature enough to manage their own behavior. After we sign the employment contracts, we then begin to control their every action. We put managers in charge of all decisions. Soon we have people who will not even go to the toilet without permission.

Our over-control has taken away their sense of value, ownership, accountability and responsibility. And this is where team conflict begins.

The methodologies included in Celebrating Humanity Diversity Training and Transformational team-building programs - outlined in our book - Team Conflict resolution Strategies - ensures that team transformation is non-threatening, unifying and inclusive. It ensures that we give the power back to your teams - to manage their own behavior - through their own agreements.

This takes incredible stress off managers and supervisors, and the business/organization. In turn, empowered people drive your business in a safe and respectful place created by themselves.

Our teams have been called in to resolve conflict when the psychologists, and conflict resolution specialists have been unsuccessful. The people that we meet are often disillusioned, angry and isolated. Management is stressed, backstabbing, gossiping and labor disputes are the order of the day. And all of this is after numerous “conflict resolution solutions.”

Our teams bring fun, communication, respect and understanding into the team - before we even look at developing team-based codes of conduct. And when we leave - we have put in place ongoing team-managed processes - supported by our follow-up processes. Our feed back is always taken at least a year after the initial program. And the results are always excellent - without fail!

Read the book - and use the lessons therein, or call in our teams. Whichever way your go - this will be the best decision you will ever make.

Brian Moore - Copyright. October 2008
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brian@celebratinghumanityinternational.co.uk
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Diversity Training a challenge or an opportunity?

The answers to all problems, lie hidden deeply within mankind.

As a very fortunate human being, who has traveled amongst many diverse groups of people in the world, it always surprises me when people have challenges with "diversity training."

I can see absolutely no reason to fear the skills, knowledge and perspective that other human beings bring.

Our own self built blocks to growth.

One of the biggest obstacles to growth, is our natural focus on building our "own identity." This begins the process of separation from people who are different to us.

I am a boy, I am a girl, I am American, I am African, I am Portuguese, I am Chinese, I am white, I am black, I am Indian, I am Christian, I am Jewish, I am thin, I am fat, I am old and I am young.

All of these statements ensures a separation from others, as if they were not not your human equal. Because from here we can make statements like, "Why would I want to have anything to do with them - they are not even (add your "identity" here.) No, in fact they are (add their "identity: here)".

And unfortunately, the very same people who strongly identify themselves with their own personal, group, physical, National, color, religious classifications, are those who invariably limit their experience of people and the world. Many of them will angrily speak out against "diversity training", as if it were a punishment and a mockery of who they are, as human beings. Why should I learn about THEM? Why don't They learn about US?"

And of course the people that they are asked to learn about, are never spoken of as being remotely human. They are spoken of in their classifications. These "whites". Those "Muslims". The "blacks". And a lot of really rude name tags. This always makes it easier to slip back into the comfort of our own personal identity.

Living in the question and in a state of "Wow!"

Those of us who have no limitations to who we associate with, learn from and understand, are so fortunate. We simply love the fact that, as small children do, we can live in "the question." Living in the question allows to spend most of our time asking questions and learning from others. It allows us to have our own little University of life and everyone that we meet, becomes a teacher. And we the students. "Why do you...?", "What does this mean...?", "How do you greet and ..."

This is the state of "wow!" And many children live there. This way of being puts us in the most delightful position of continuously building respect, understanding and wisdom.

Living in the answer - the dangers.

The opposite way of living in the question, is to live in "the answer." The biggest danger here is when one has an absolute impression of one's personal identity and the absolute knowledge that it brings. This is the state of "rightness." I am right and you are wrong. It is at this point that we limit ourselves.

And it is people in power, be they powerful in families, companies, teams or countries, who invariably bring aggression to their interactions. They deeply fear losing their power. And they hate the fact that the may be proven "wrong."They will fight to protect what is theirs. They will fight to keep the status quo. Because the have "the answer." They KNOW what is "right!"

We all add to each other.

When we get to the point of understanding how much we add to each other, we begin to tap into the incredible richness of humanity. The wealth of knowledge and wisdom that is encapsulated in the very difference that cause fear in some of us.

No-one wants to change others, nor take away their sense of personal identity. In fact that is your very unique human value. That is what ensures that YOU add to other people. Show it, share and enjoy it - and add to it with questions. Do not let it limit you. Or cause you to be a source of conflict.

Diversity training, or Celebrating Humanity.

Now Diversity Training has it's positives, however if incorrectly presented, it keeps on separating people as if they were of a different species. Almost as if we are curiosities - to be observed from a distance and "accepted."

This is not true. We are all human beings. We all have something unique to share, even if we are the "same." Yes, the answers to all problems lie hidden deeply within mankind.

And it is at this point where our programs change the perspective ,from one of Diversity Training, to one of Celebrating Humanity. As Steven Covey says, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood."

When we are celebrated, we can celebrate others. These unique programs are developed to bring that safety and celebration to all of our delegates.Through these programs, we remove team conflict and build families - through better life skills.

We deliver our particular brand of Team building in South Africa - anywhere in the world. We have worked in the USA, Zambia, South Africa and have Celebrated Humanity with 2500 miners in Namibia. And our principles are simple.

• At the level of respect, all people are equal.
• We all add to each other.
• There is only one race, and that is the Human race.

Our new Personal identity.

We are most unstable, when we continuously seek to confirm our stability and who we are. Conversely, we are most settled when we understand that we do not know everything, and that is OK. And we ensure our sense of well being and value, by continuously seeking understanding.

And that is why we should always spend time learning about others, and attending course similar to the Celebrating Humanity program. And therein lies our own personal freedom and a new personal identity - as a member of the human race. And with our freedom comes the freedom of all human beings.

Kind regards,


Brian Moore
http://www.celebratinghumanityinternational.co.uk

3 Blocks to Success in any Company:

3 Blocks to Success in any Company:
Sure Signs of Team Conflict, and what to do about it.

When your team suddenly stops Communicating, loses Commitment and Creativity – you are in the middle of Team Conflict that WILL stop your business in its tracks.

If you are an Executive, a Team Leader or a Manager of people – you must recognize these 3 C’s as blockages and signs of team conflict. Often this conflict is hidden below the surface, and most often it causes terribly stressful day-to-day pressure.

How will you know if these blocks are what is causing your team to stagnate, underachieve or just go through the motions of work, work, work, collect pay – work, work, collect pay?

Remember that these 3 Communication, Creativity and Commitment blocks could wipe your team OUT! So this is what you need to look out for, to catch conflict before it causes too much damage.


1. Look and Listen for the Communication Blocks
Incessant gossiping and backstabbing, confusing cultural clashes, misunderstanding and miscommunications – are signs of a team that is in serious conflict and is in danger of self-destructing. |

These are simply signs that either communication is blocked, or your team members are by nature, personality, culture or communication style – simply unable to speak directly to the team members who can make a difference.

Look for people, who hide behind the CC and BCC on their emails. They are hiding from the responsibility of actually speaking to their team members. This will destroy relationships and communication within your team.

2. Identify the Creativity Blocks

Creativity and innovation is the life blood of any growing organisation. And when this stops so does your team and your organisation!

The top signs of creativity blocks will emanate in direct personality clashes, negativity, bullying and arguing. This is a sign that team members are behaving as individuals, and do not recognize that other people add to them.

It is here where your team and company/ organization will become stagnant and more creative opposition teams will wave you goodbye, as they fly ahead.

3. Observe Commitment Blocks

A lack of professionalism, disrespect for team members and clients, diminished - or no Professionalism, poor accountability, excessive absenteeism will let you know that your team is just going through the motions.

Are your team members merely going through the motions? Are they coming to work because “it’s a job.”

Remember! These 3 Top Signs – are Red Flag Warnings to any team leader, executive and/ or managers that something really has to change and it has to change FAST!

So start looking out for the 3 C’s – the blocks that will warn you when your team is in dire straits! And then take immediate action.

Put in place a team-agreed, team-managed code of conduct to cut away the causes of conflict and the resultant stress. If you don’t - your days will grind by in frustration, as you, or your managers, attempt to micro manage your team’s interpersonal relationships.

Kind regards,

Brian V Moore

A Huge Transformational Teambuilding experience, in Paradise!

Our wonderful Namibian sojourn.
A Huge Transformational Team building experience, in Paradise!

As we sit here, in our office, at our stunning new Namibian kiaat boardroom table, we can see an aerial photo of Oranjemund on the wall.

In the photo, the mist is sneaking in from the Atlantic ocean towards the village, it is already covering the shores of South Africa and Namibia and the huge mouth of the Orange river. Although we can't see them in the photo, we know that the wild Gemsbok stroll through the town and across the golf course, and the pink flamingos line the Orange river estuary. It is here at certain times of the year that the fishing is excellent.

Somewhere in the town Oom Willie is making another half-length VW Bug! And Eloolos is delivering another wonderful Chicken Liver Peri-Peri pizza.

Within the Oranjemund, the quality of life for all people, in particular for children, is outstanding. Small children roam the streets on their bicycles, and the town is practically crime-free.

If I were looking for a place to settle and to build a career, I would apply for a position there. Freedom is something which cannot be bought at any price! Add freedom to an amazing primary school, a wonderful private hospital, stunning sports facilities and a wonderful country!

Beyond the village our clients and friends are working to push back the Atlantic ocean to secure the World's purest diamonds. In the ocean, ship-based crews are sucking ore-bearing soil from the gullies, to raise the once-Kimberley-based diamonds to the surface.

The history of this special place and the diamonds that are mined here, stretches back 100 years, when Joseph Lewala found the first diamond in 1908.

Back to the photo, where we can see the various sports fields in the village, two of which doubled up as training rooms for the wonderfully inclusive Celebrating Humanity Transformational Team building programme - Sida !Nans (Nama/ Damara for Our team).

We will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with the people of Namdeb Diamond Mining Corporation!

Our company was, one of three, invited to submit proposals in October 2005. Two companies, one from South Africa and another from Windhoek - Namibia were also invited.

In June 2006, I presented the Celebrating Humanity programme, in Oranjemund. My journey, which included a personal fact-finding mission took 4 days - all in all- from Durban. And each of the companies had only 20 minutes for their presentations.

We were well looked after in this very self sufficient community and were delighted to be awarded the contract.

A new Training Manager, Pauline Thomas and AGM - Paul Sparks, took over the project and powerfully set us on track to begin an incredible transformational teambuilding program.

After a very successful pilot program it was decided that the programe would be facilitated for all 2900 Namdeb team members. The programme kicked off in late June 2007, with 2 teams. A week later our third team began training.

This was the first time that a training project of this magnitude was facilitated in Namdeb or by our team. And when all was said and done it was an incredible success. The T&D (Training and Development) team kicked into top gear and with their volunteer representatives from all areas of the mine, delivered teams to the training rooms day after day!

Within the greater group we had the opportunity to transform a number of conflicted teams. These were not office conflicts - although the program works equally well in any toxic team. The teams that we worked with highly stressed and again it took us a mere 24 hours, over three days to guide them to remove the team conflicts. And they are still going well, now.

If you visit our site to get a copy of of my eBook - Team Conflict Resolution Strategies.

Regards,

Brian V Moore
brian@celebratinghumanityinternational.co.uk

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Conflict Resolution - Ten Conflict Resolution Mistakes To Avoid

And here is an article on the 10 Worst ways to resolve conflict - makes good reading and makes a lot of sense...

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Brian V Moore

Conflict Resolution - Ten Conflict Resolution Mistakes To Avoid:

"Conventional wisdom (and research) says that good communication can improve relationships, increasing intimacy, trust and support. The converse is also true: poor communication can weaken bonds, creating mistrust and even contempt! Here are some examples of negative and even destructive attitudes and communication patterns that can exacerbate conflict in a relationship. How many of these sound like something you’d do?

1. Avoiding Conflict Altogether:

Rather than discussing building frustrations in a calm, respectful manner, some people just don’t say anything to their partner until they’re ready to explode, and then blurt it out in an angry, hurtful way. This seems to be the less stressful route—avoiding an argument altogether—but usually causes more stress to both parties, as tensions rise, resentments fester, and a much bigger argument eventually results. It's much healthier to address and resolve conflict.

2. Being Defensive:

Rather than addressing a partner’s complaints with an objective eye and willingness to understand the other person’s point of view, defensive people steadfastly deny any wrongdoing and work hard to avoid looking at the possibility that they could be contributing to a problem. Denying responsibility..."
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Conflict Resolution - Effective Conflict Resolution Techniques

Hi all!

Here are some interesting concepts on interpersonal conflict resolution...

Also have a look at our site for a great eBook on Team Conflict Resolution and tons of great additional conflict management information.

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Brian

Conflict Resolution - Effective Conflict Resolution Techniques: "The Key To Less Relationship Stress? Effective Conflict Resolution Skills!

With most conflicts, it’s important to find a resolution. This seems like a statement of the obvious, but many people suppress their anger or just ‘go along to get along.' They think that by addressing a conflict, they are creating one, and simply keep quiet when upset. Unfortunately, this isn’t a healthy long-term strategy. For one thing, unresolved conflict can lead to resentment and additional unresolved conflict in the relationship. Even more important, ongoing conflict can actually have a negative impact on your health and longevity. (See this piece for more on the detrimental effects of relationship conflict.)

Unfortunately, resolving conflict can be tricky as well.
Handled improperly, attempts at conflict resolution can actually make the conflict worse. For example, ...."

The Incredible Relevance of Names and Naming

Team members often do not take the time to learn, or pronounce a colleague's name. This is hugely divisive, as my article will show...

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Brian Moore

The Incredible Relevance of Names and Naming:

"It is amazing how something as simple as a name has the potential for uniting or alienating people. A greater understanding of how and why people are named, and the relevance of names, may assist in improving respect and thereby relationships. Brian Moore, of Mthimkhulu International, co-creator of the Celebrating Humanity program, takes a brief look at this topic.

People from European ancestry generally select names for their children from lists of names, currently popular names, family names or after friends. Often the names of currently famous people are chosen for the new-born, for example soccer supporters may choose David - for David Beckham, and a girl may be called Davidia! Other more 'New Age' families may choose names from nature, such as 'Storm' or 'Sky'. Or, to secure the child's future, names such as 'Peace' or 'Amor....'"

Talk Straight, Talk Openly with Respect.

The workplace is becoming increasingly diverse, in terms of language, culture, religion, personality styles and communication styles.

It is now more important than ever to remove unclear and unfair communication from our teams.

It is not acceptable to hide behind sarcasm, cleverness and languages - to hide our communication from others. This is normally a way to diminish or belittle others.

If you do any of these things - you may be the cause of team conflict in your work place.

Here is the rule - Talk Straight, Talk Openly, and most importantly Talk with Respect!

Enjoy

Brian

Conflict at Work - The Hidden Costs of Poorly Managed Organizational Conflict

Here is another work conflict article that outlines some of the challenges in workplace conflict... Enjoy,

Brian

Conflict at Work - The Hidden Costs of Poorly Managed Organizational Conflict: "Conflict in organizations is not a problem. Well managed conflict contributes to creativity, strategic initiative, more effective systems and communication, stronger workplace relationships and greater commitment to the organization. Organizations shouldn’t attempt to prevent conflict, but should instead focus energy on preventing unresolved or destructive conflict.
Left unresolved or escalating destructively, conflict is expensive, both in financial and human terms. Some conflict costs are easily measured, such as legal fees and losses associated with theft and sabotage. Conflict that escalates so far as to damage an organization’s reputation is measurable in terms of lower earnings or diminished market share."

How to Stop Bullying Behavior in the Office: A Guide for Managers | Labor & Employment > Workplace Health & Safety from AllBusiness.com

Here is an article that brings a different perspective to workplace bullying.. it makes for a good read..
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Brian

"How to Stop Bullying Behavior in the Office: A Guide for Managers Labor & Employment > Workplace Health & Safety from AllBusiness.com: "How to Stop Bullying Behavior in the Office: A Guide for Managers
As a manager you must be able to do many things at once. One of your primary tasks involves being the eyes and ears of your division, being on top of all matters that affect your employees in the workplace — both positively and negatively."..."

Diversity Training in South Africa

Hi people,
Here is some feedback from one our programs in the wonderful city of Cape Town - I hope that it is of interest to you!

Cheers

Brian

Diversity Training in South Africa: "Building your team
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As employers and business owners, we are all faced with the problem of motivating and building our teams. I would like to share our personal journey and experience with you.

As I write this the sound of the vuvuzela and our team’s new found slogan still resound in my ears…
Imphilo Enhle!! Yes, life is indeed beautiful.

The C&S team was transformed over the past weekend. From a diverse team divided down lines of race, language, religion, job title and background we have gone to a team of human beings with a common goal and new values founded in respect.

You may call this a miracle,"....

Resolving Team Conflict-Nine Steps to Constructive Resolution

Hi everybody,

I have found this very interesting perspective, on Team Conflict Resolution Strategies, and thought I would share it with you....

Resolving Team Conflict-Nine Steps to Constructive Resolution: "If you’ve ever worked on a team where one or more of the team members are in conflict, then you know just how stressful this situation can be. Left unresolved, conflicts between individuals can fester, spill over into the team’s relationships, and seriously hinder productivity. What’s a team leader to do?

Let’s begin with what not to do...."

Team Conflict Resolution Strategies

You can get your FREE Team Conflict Resolution Strategies Report, on the 3 Top Signs of Conflict that Affect Teams, before and during Conflict, written by Top International Team Conflict Resolution Strategies Specialists – Brian and Arthie Moore.

1. Look and Listen for Communication Blocks

Incessant gossiping and backstabbing, confusing cultural clashes, misunderstanding and miscommunications – are signs of a team that is in serious conflict and is in danger of self-destructing...

For the rest of this report please email me:- brian@celebratinghumanityinternational.co.uk
Enjoy!

Brian