Last week I wrote a post about how positioning is critical in conflict resolution and I promised to explain more about my POLITE system. I developed my POLITE system to help my delegates remember the rules on resolving a conflict. POLITE is an acronym for the following: Position Observation Listening Intuition Talking Emotional state control… Continue reading Observation – how to tell when someone is about to turn violent
Here is a quick clip, I did with judo’s Tony Devine, on how to escape from the mount position using the most effective martial art system Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
Here is an example of a level 3 warm up exercise, leading onto flinch work and spear technique. I am sure you can see that the delegates are having lots of fun at this particular Workshop.
Here is a quick video of me showing a couple of delegates how to do a level 3 wrist grab breakaway.
In my last post I promised that I would delve a bit deeper the POLITE system I have developed. So here is the first post, of six, explaining each letter of the word and how they all fit into my system for conflict resolution. POLITE – P is for Position Whenever you are dealing with… Continue reading Positioning is critical in conflict resolution – Part 1 of 6
I have been providing conflict resolution training for years now and during this time I have worked with people from across various industries from professional sport right through to healthcare. When I began giving my training way back in 2002, I quickly realised I needed some kind of clever acronym or phrase to package it… Continue reading First rule when resolving a conflict – BE POLITE
Yesterday, in the media I noticed a new report highlighting a story that NHS staff are taking an increasing amount of time off sick. According to Reuters its staff take an average of 10.7 days off sick a year, it adds: “The levels of sickness mean 10.3 million working days are lost in the NHS… Continue reading NHS could save money and reduce absenteeism by reducing conflict
