Conflict Management Media: Episode #17 – “The Coffee Confrontation”

Commentary by Erik Kondo This video confrontation is very useful for illustrating a number of points. There is a systemic problem of people illegally parking in Accessible Parking Spaces. This problem is the result of a certain segment of drivers who have an underlying lack of respect for people with disabilities. This lack of respect … [Read more…]

Conflict Management Media: Episode #16 – Mac and Cheese Boy

    In this episode, we learn from a conflict between a drunken University of Connecticut student and the cafeteria manager. The student demands to be served Mac and Cheese, but the manager refuses and the situation escalates. . Commentary from Jeffery C. Johnson Considering the manager and the workers there aren’t necessarily trained to … [Read more…]

Conflict Management Media: Episode #14 – No Wonder You People Get Shot

    Commentary by Erik Kondo Over-enforcement is in the eye of the beholder(s). Regardless of the legitimacy of this ticket, the Driver felt that she was being unjustly treated (Over-enforcement), her verbal response of “No wonder you people get shot” was the associated Backlash. One the other hand, the majority of those watching the … [Read more…]

Conflict Management Media: Episode #11 – Homeowner vs. Bully

In this episode of CMM, we learn from a conflict between a homeowner (local martial arts instructor) and the neighborhood bully. Someone’s description: Patient off duty martial arts instructor   Commentary by Marc MacYoung Actually, no, yes, maybe, kinda, sorta … this video will give you false expectations about violence. (Doncha jes’ luv simple answers?) … [Read more…]

Conflict Management Media: Episode #9 – The Cop and the Beach Boys

Conflict Management Media – CMM provides examples of the principles, concepts, tactics, and techniques of both conflict management and conflict mis-management. In this Episode, we learn from an incident where a large cop deals with drunk boys on the beach. Episode #9: The Cop and the Beach Boys   Learn more by taking this brief … [Read more…]