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NEWS RELEASE

Wed., Nov. 15, 2023 Contact: Greg Raelson

For Immediate Release Director, Congressional & Public Affairs

Website: www.fmcs.gov Phone: (202) 606-8081

FMCS Launches Its First-Ever Podcast on Conflict Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 15, 2023) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)

launched its first podcast today, giving government employees, labor-management relations 

industry professionals, and others an inside look at difficult conversations in the realm of 

conflict resolution and how FMCS and its partners promote dialogue, engagement, and 

awareness around conflict in the workplace. 

Conflict “Resolutionary” features in-depth interviews with conflict resolution leaders and

experts in areas such as coaching and mindfulness, DEIA, and academia, as well as with other

authorities who can give listeners fresh perspectives on ways to approach conflict and 

relationships.

“Through this podcast we’re magnifying timely and important discussions about how we and 

our partners are working to builder better, more effective workplace relationships,” says FMCS 

Chief Operating Officer Performing the Duties of the Director, Greg Goldstein. “Every day, we’re 

providing value to taxpayers by mitigating the damage from inevitable conflict through 

preventive dialogue, honest communication, and responsive strategies. Whether you’re a 

practitioner, employee or other, we invite you to join our listener community.”

In the first episode, FMCS hosts Cynthia Pyle-Manley and Moira Caruso, along with contributor

Tom Melançon, delve into the discussion of key aspects of constructive conflict. They explore 

strategies to enhance our perspective on conflict and prepare for it more effectively. 

Topics covered in future episodes will include: 

• What is Healthy Conflict?

• Workplace Stress and Burnout

• De-weaponizing Conflict 

• Storytelling

• and more...
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The series name Conflict “Resolutionary,” an amalgamation of the words “Resolution” and 

“Revolutionary,” is a nod to FMCS’ mission to prevent and resolve inevitable conflict as well as 

highlighting the Agency’s efforts to spark new ideas and transform the labor-management 

sphere one conversation at a time.

Learn more about Conflict “Resolutionary” at https://www.fmcs.gov/resources/multimedia/crpodcast/learn-about-the-podcast/ and stream the podcast now at 

https://www.fmcs.gov/resources/multi-media/crpodcast/###

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The U.S. Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) is the nation’s premier public agency 

for dispute resolution and conflict management. FMCS was created by Congress as a neutral 

and independent government agency upon enactment of the Labor-Management Relations Act 

of 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act) and mandated to resolve industrial conflict and promote labormanagement peace and cooperation, minimizing the impact of these disputes on the free flow 

of commerce. With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and offices across the country, the agency 

has a proud track record of decades of effective dispute resolution and conflict management 

services for employers and unions across industries and work activities in the private, public, and 

federal sectors. FMCS is also recognized for its success facilitating negotiated rulemaking 

processes and for its robust employment mediation program in the federal sector as well as its 

global program, partnering with more than 60 countries to provide international consulting and 

training. For more on FMCS or to request services, visit www.fmcs.gov