Lipscomb University Institute for Conflict Management

10/22/2026

Welcome to our Civil Mediation students and participants! We’re excited to have you join us as you work toward becoming mediators.

Thank you for investing your time and energy in learning how to help others navigate conflict, find common ground, and move forward. Your commitment to listening, understanding, and bringing people together can make a meaningful difference in our communities.

We’re grateful to be part of your journey! 💜

10/19/2026

One of our Conflict Management M.A. alumni, Nick Ingold will be presenting on "The Hatfields and McCoys and Honor-Based Violence: What a Historic Feud Can Teach Us About Conflict Today."

He will discuss why "losing face" in everyday settings can be a component of interpersonal conflict.

Nick will bring a unique perspective on this topic as he grew up in the area where the Hatfield/McCoy feud took place.

https://grad.lipscomb.edu/portal/clps-events?id=19121d7b-5485-49da-ab91-9be6e4d78416

10/16/2026

Welcome to Lipscomb, Professor Roberts!

We still have 5 spots open for Civil Mediation which starts Thursday October 22nd.

10/07/2026

The evening will first explore how to do less but better, and learn the systematic discipline of discerning what is absolutely essential.

Then, eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution to the things that really matter.

https://our.lipscomb.edu/e/don-r-elliott-presidential-lecture-series-an-evening-with-greg-mckeown/?_gl=1*1a72ta*_gcl_au*MTIyMjkxODQzMS4xNzkwNzk2NjE4

09/27/2026

08/26/2026

In Conflict Management, students are reading "Getting to Yes" and "High Conflict." These books provide valuable insights into various aspects of conflict.

By exploring negotiation techniques, common causes of disputes, and resolution strategies, students gain a deeper understanding of how to approach and resolve conflicts in both academic settings and real-world scenarios.

The discussions and assignments based on these readings encourage critical thinking and practical application of the concepts, helping students build essential communication and problem-solving skills.

08/20/2026

Why do some conflicts seem impossible to solve, even when practical solutions are available? Often, it is because the conflict is not really about interests — it is about identity.

When people feel that their sense of self, belonging, values, or respect is under threat, conflict becomes deeper and more personal.

This webinar will help participants understand the nature of identity-based conflict and offer tools for navigating these moments with greater empathy, awareness, and effectiveness.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conflict-management-session-when-conflict-is-about-identity-not-interests-tickets-1997985651869

08/11/2026

There is still time to join !

www.lipscomb.edu/icm

08/09/2026

As a new student at the Institute for Conflict Management, you will enroll in Modern Foundations of Conflict Management.

This is an asynchronous course designed to provide you with a solid grounding in the field, but there will also be a required in-person class session on October 2nd. This session will offer an opportunity to meet your classmates and instructors, as well as to engage in interactive activities that build on the course material.

All new students are also required to complete the Kraybill Styles Matters survey, which will help you identify your personal conflict style.

Understanding your approach to conflict is an important first step in developing the skills necessary for effective conflict management.

www.lipscomb.edu/icm