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NEWSNOTES Vol. 80 March 2009 |
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Dear Friend of NEW,
NEW is pleased to recognize the United Way of Washtenaw County, GetConnected program sponsor for March. This month's program fo
Spring is often a time for skipping, cleaning, and discovering things anew. By definition, spring means to to leap; to bound; to jump. It has been a long, hard winter but spring is almost here. Yes, the temperatures are still chilly (even downright frigid). Yes, snow is still a possibility. But, the crocuses are also poking their heads above ground, proof that spring is indeed on the way. Throughout the winter months we have heard many of you talk about the need for your organizations to spring forward, to try new things, and to work together. Appropriately, this issue of NEWSNOTES focuses on the topic of collaboration. We hope that you will find this issue informative and helpful. As always, we welcome your feedback. Happy "Almost" Spring, The Staff at NEW |
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Tips for Managing Conflicts in Collaborations By Becky Andrews, Marketing Manager, Fieldstone Alliance Collaborations, by their nature, are a breeding ground for conflict. Not that conflict per se is bad-in fact it can be quite useful. But let's face it, most of us are uncomfortable dealing with it. A recent issue of the Fieldstone Alliance's Nonprofit Tools You Can Use newsletter describes typical sources of conflict in collaborations and suggests ways to resolve them.
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