She works with executives, faculty and staff at all levels of the organization. Viewing conflict as a process to be managed, Dr. Siders takes the client through fundamental concepts to a method for analyzing the complexities of conflict in organizations. Group work focuses on identification of the aspects of the organization's culture or current demands for change that precipitate conflict. Group members apply the Conflict Management Checklist, the Ladder of Inference and other tools to better understand their own responses and to more effectively manage their role in the conflict management process. Individual work occurs in one-hour sessions, with the number of sessions dependent on the client's needs.
Group work occurs in half-day or daylong segments.
She also works with organizations to design systems for alternate dispute resolution. The initial assessment may include completion of standardized tests that measure work style preferences or personality. The coaching process may also emphasize effective group process, organizational dynamics, or uses of power. Typically, the coaching process requires four to eight sessions. Improving Group Effectiveness For work units interested in developing more effective group processes, Dr. Siders facilitates group interactions that improve communication, surface unproductive mental models and build cohesiveness.