Bibliography

The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute

The Anatomy of Peace

The Arbinger Institute

Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2015, 3rd edition

ISBN: 978-1626564312

Foundational framework for understanding how we perpetuate destructive conflict patterns through self-deception. Essential reading for conflict transformation work.

Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation

Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation

Berghof Foundation

Berghof Foundation, 2001-present, Online collection

Continuously updated online publication platform offering state-of-the-art articles by leading experts on conflict transformation, covering topics from dialogue and mediation to transitional justice and peacebuilding.

Leadership Agility by Bill Joiner & Stephen Josephs

Leadership Agility

Bill Joiner & Stephen Josephs

Jossey-Bass, 2006

ISBN: 978-0787979133

Developmental framework for understanding how leaders evolve through stages of awareness and capability. Connects to Leadership Circle Profile work.

Dangerous Love by Chad Ford

Dangerous Love

Chad Ford

Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2020

ISBN: 9781523089772

Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflict comes, our instincts are to run or fight.

The Little Book of Conflict Transformation by John Paul Lederach

The Little Book of Conflict Transformation

John Paul Lederach

Good Books, 2003

ISBN: 1-56148-390-7

A guide to conflict resolution - or as the author prefers, “conflict transformation” - that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and social structures through a radical respect for human rights and life.

The Moral Imagination by John Paul Lederach

The Moral Imagination

John Paul Lederach

Oxford University Press, 2005

ISBN: 978-0-19-974758-0

While building peace in divided communities one must always capitalize on the smallest unexpected action/speech or thing that suddenly transform the whole conflict dynamic: serendipity.

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD

Nonviolent Communication

Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD

PuddleDancer Press, 2015, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 978-1-892005-28-1

If violent means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate could indeed be called violent communication.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Patrick Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2002

ISBN: 978-0787960759

Identifies how teams fail due to absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. Practical model for team health.