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It serves three purposes: First, it provides an overall conceptual framework for the study of conflict from multiple standpoints; second, it introduces the concept of \u201cperspectivism\u201d in the study and understanding of conflict and engages participants in an exploration of why multiple standpoints matter in conflict practice; and third, it introduces participants to, and invites them to weigh into, the heart of conflict practice: reflective and reflexive practitioner work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a163ed13d7a9a38a53787738b16c461\">Readings and supplemental resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-701741d0cdd993ec69835725c3dc256f\" style=\"color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Primary readings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Perspectives on Conflict<\/em>, chapter 1 \u2013 Introduction<br><em>Perspectives on Conflict<\/em>, chapter 2 \u2013 A Language of Conflict<br><em>Perspectives on Conflict<\/em>, chapter 3 \u2013 Cultivating Capacity for Conflict Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smith, R.C. &amp; Eisenberg, E.M. (1987). <em>Conflict at Disneyland: A Root-Metaphor Analysis<\/em>, Communication Monographs, 54, 367-380.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This classic article examines a labor conflict between Disneyland employees and management. It illustrates how different perspectives of conflict analysis reveal very different insights into the roots of a conflict and how applying a less intuitive approach to analysis (here \u201croot metaphor analysis\u201d from communication studies) can unlock important insights for practitioners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-b08c9337c999117d85eff75af3b9a50d\" style=\"color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:100\"><strong>Supplemental resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goleman, D. (2020) Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More than IQ. New York: Bantom Books.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nealon, J. and Giroux, S.S. (2003). <em>Ideology. <\/em>in The Theory Toolbox: Critical Concepts for the Humanities and Social Sciences (pps. 89-94). New York: Rowman and Littlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riskin, L. \u201cThe Contemplative Lawyer: On the potential contributions of mindfulness meditation to law students, lawyers and their clients,\u201d in 7 Harv. Negot.L. Rev (2002)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/rory_sutherland_perspective_is_everything\">TED Talk: \u201cPerspective is everything\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96bfb3c3daacda3dbbff1fe9ad0f576c\">Classroom Handouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dri-skills-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1003\/2026\/08\/1-Perspectivism-and-Conflict-Goals-Punctuation-Points-a.pdf\">Perspectivism and Conflict Goals &#8211; Punctuation Points (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dri-skills-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1003\/2026\/08\/2-Figure-4.1-Layers-of-Insight.pdf\">Figure 4.1 &#8211; Layers of Insight (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dri-skills-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1003\/2026\/08\/3-Figure-1-1-Overlapping-Cones-a.pdf\">Figure 1.1 &#8211; Overlapping Cones (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dri-skills-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1003\/2026\/08\/4-Where-do-the-theories-fit-a.pdf\">Where Do the Theories Fit? 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