Play nice in the sandbox how to#
Play nice in the sandbox full#

Play nice in the sandbox how to#

How to help others resolve their disputes?.

How to get what you need from others without hurting your relationship with them?.

How to keep small things from escalating into conflict?.

How to maintain your composure and resolve differences?.

How to not get caught up in other people’s disputes?.

How to get along better with the difficult members of your team?.

We have all known, or heard of, people storming off the job following an argument that could have been avoided or handled better if the participants only knew the material contained in this book.

Without adequate conflict management skills, these blowups can have negative, sometimes disastrous effects on all concerned.

Play nice in the sandbox full#

Since we typically spend more awake time with co-workers than family members, it should not surprise us that disputes and misunderstandings will occur and occasionally blossom into full blown conflict. Differences can be strengths if we know how to handle them and this book will help equip you to do just that.įew things can destroy workplace morale quicker than conflict between staff members or between management and staff. In PLAY NICE in Your Sandbox at Work you will learn how to get along better with people who have been a challenge for you in the past. Unfortunately unresolved conflict can steal our joy and make our work life a negative experience. Most, if not all, of us have from time-to-time gotten upset with a co-worker and found ourselves in a dispute we really didn’t want or need at the time. One commonality we share is the desire to get along well with co-workers and enjoy our work. We are all so different in some respects and so similar in others. If you answered no, you may want to see if there is a local chapter of Liars Anonymous in your area. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ll be glad you found this book. Have you ever wished you could avoid disputes from coming into your life – or better manage those conflict situations that cannot be prevented?

Have you ever lost a friendship with someone over what you considered to be a trivial matter? Did you ever get into a dispute, conflict or disagreement with a co-worker that did not end on a positive note? You’ll also gain skills in conflict resolution to successfully navigate through disputes you believe cannot or should not be avoided, and still maintain healthy relationships after the conflict has been resolved. You’ll learn how to avoid conflict with your team members and co-workers when possible and appropriate. “After attending Ron’s series, one guest was so impressed with what he heard and how it was presented, he asked for information on joining our church and is now in Bible studies.In PLAY NICE in Your Sandbox at Work, Ron Price provides tips and techniques for conflict management so you can have more peace and productivity with less drama, turmoil and conflict in your workplace. Nixon added that meetings had some attendees inquiring about the Cheyenne church. So good for all of us to remember to stop, take a step back and re-evaluate the situation instead of snapping back and then evaluating the situation,” Reflecting on the event, Meridee Mason, Cheyenne church clerk, said, “Both my husband and I received a real blessing attending Ron Price’s weekend seminar. Ron has such a gentle, but great, way of dealing with the difficult people that are in our lives every day at work, shopping, or sometimes even at church. Our congregations were very blessed,” said Bill Nixon, pastor at Cheyenne Adventist Church. “Ron’s teaching on quickly and effectively dealing with conflict in relationships was invaluable! He has a way of presenting the most useful information in a very entertaining way. It really is not that difficult if you know a few basic tools, tips, and techniques.” Price said, “I enjoy equipping people to manage conflict in a God-honoring manner. Attendees learned the catchphrase “Push the Pause Button,” which consists of taking time to choose your attitude in advance. Price shared principles on preventing conflict in relationships, including how to speak and listen correctly and how to add more fun to your relationships.

The seminar featured Ron Price, author of the Play Nice In Your Sandbox books and RMC executive committee member.

By Paulette Yaple – Cheyenne, Wyoming … How to avoid conflict in work, home, and church relationships was the theme of the weekend seminar on March 19 at the Cheyenne Adventist Church.