Conflict or Cultural Differences?

"Sometimes seemingly small cultural differences can evolve into conflict.  In our increasingly diverse, multi-cultural, international community, differences and misunderstandings based on culture can impact our personal and professional lives.  One of the biggest challenges of cultural differences is that our culture is so ingrained in us that most of us think that our way is the only way. "

K. Kelly O’Connor, MA, CFRE, discusses this topic in her latest blog post for the Institute for Conflict Management. The Institute for Conflict Management will host a course titled "Impact of Culture and Gender on Negotiation and Mediation," taught by Professor Betty Snyder, in the summer of 2025.