By Roy BaroffOne of the most important skills I bring to the ombuds role is listening. It’s one of our ombuds super powers! For many people who... |Conflict Resolution
By Roy BaroffAs I work with faculty and staff at NC State, a significant number of issues focus on evaluative relationships – meaning, people bring concerns about... |Conflict Resolution, Ombuds Practices
By Roy BaroffWith the holiday season just behind us, it seems like a good time to think – what’s next in our workplace? And, in addition –... |Conflict Resolution, Ombuds Day
By Roy BaroffI recently had an “ah ha” moment about “avoiding” conflict. With 30 years experience as a mediator, attorney and currently as the NC State Faculty... |Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Ombuds Practices
By Roy Baroff NC State is currently in the midst of a major development effort (The Campaign for NC State) and with over 1.3 billion (yes billion)... |Conflict Resolution, Educational Marketing, leadership, management
By Roy Baroff The National Academies Press recently published a Consensus Study Report titled “Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and... |Conflict Resolution, leadership, management
By Roy BaroffWith the soccer World Cup starting in a few days (I’m a fan) and with the US not in action, I’ve been giving some thought... |Conflict Resolution, leadership, management
By Roy Baroff It’s the end of 2017 and, of course, it’s time for 2018 resolutions! What are your plans for 2018? Here at the NC State... |Conflict Resolution, leadership, management
By Roy Baroff I recently attended a gathering of NC ombuds and we had an excellent meeting with far ranging discussion. These are great meetings for ombuds...
