Tag Archives: consensus decision making

Health and Safety Committees – It Shouldn’t Take a Pandemic

Posted on August 23, 2020 by CALMC Blog

How is your health and safety committee doing? You do have one, right? If not, why? There is no good reason not to have a health and safety committee. The knowledge and experience of everyone in the workplace can help … Continue reading →

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Three Things to Remember During the Pandemic – **ALSO** Important CALMC Information

Posted on March 22, 2020 by CALMC Blog

If you are like me, you are spending a lot more time at home practicing “social distancing” It’s a term that describes my high school days, but now has new meaning. I want to share some things to think about … Continue reading →

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CALMC Releases New On-Demand Video and Podcast

Posted on October 6, 2019 by CALMC Blog

This week CALMC added two new on-line resources to our website. These complement the training and information already on our site. The newest entry in our Quick Takes video series deals with consensus decision making. While this form of decision … Continue reading →

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What? Another Meeting?

Posted on September 8, 2019 by CALMC Blog

Sometimes it’s hard to convince labor-management committees they need to meet on a regular schedule, preferably no less than once a month. While this applies to other groups as well, today we want to focus on LMC’s. If committees are … Continue reading →

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Addressing Conflict in Labor-Management and Other Settings – Part Two

Posted on July 14, 2019 by CALMC Blog

In my last blog, I wrote about conflict. Some people fear conflict, believing it can destroy relationships. Others encourage it, and some go out of their way to foment it. Neither of these behaviors are healthy. We must recognize disagreements … Continue reading →

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Updates: Labor-Management Networking, CALMC Video Presentations, Labor Helping the Community, CALMC Membership Meeting, and a Quote.

Posted on November 5, 2017 by CALMC Blog

Several months ago, we wrote about the need to use labor-management committees for economic development purposes.  We explained labor-management committees provide an opportunity for labor, management and other leaders to discuss issues that can impact workers and employers.  That is … Continue reading →

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Is the Pendulum Swinging Back?

Posted on September 24, 2017 by CALMC Blog

We have seen a significant shift in power in labor-management relationships over the last 20 years. It has served to unlevel the playing field and disrupt cooperative efforts. Now, there are signs that a shift in power may be starting. … Continue reading →

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Did You Know: You Do Not Have to Know a Solution When You Bring Up a Problem

Posted on February 26, 2017 by CALMC Blog

I’m sure you’ve heard it said: “Don’t come to me about a problem unless you have a solution” This is just plain wrong. The statement is by itself a problem, but in this case we do know how to fix … Continue reading →

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Do You Know: The Difference Between A Committee and a Team?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by CALMC Blog

We often write about working with committees or teams. Although the names may seem similar, I do not view these terms to be interchangeable. There is a significant difference between the two groups. Have you heard the saying, “If you … Continue reading →

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Back to School – How Is the Labor-Management Relationship?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by CALMC Blog

As summer comes to an end, students and staff head back to school. Most school districts in Central Ohio have already opened, while others around the country are preparing to begin their academic year. When they do, what kind of … Continue reading →

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