The total cost of this event was a little over two thousand dollars, compared to forty-five thousand the year before. As a result of this initial partnership, Jennifer Samnick, the program coordinator for Just One and Beatrice Marinello have successfully incorporated chess in the second grade curriculum of the Newark school system. The USCF is making the right move when it comes to partnering. When you re winning a chess game, a stalemate can be a disaster. Just as disastrous is a USCF board that is non-productive because of personal discord.
Most people go through life trying to avoid conflict .
Yet knowing how to successfully manage dissension in a business environment is necessary. This ability is a practical investment for our colleagues, our organization and ourselves. Respect your colleagues and professional staff as individuals with the same goals. Develop cooperative conflict strategies. Understand that conflict can change attitudes and skill.