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On October 16, NASA will join agencies and
organizations across the globe in observing

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Conflict Resolution Day.

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This internationally recognized event was
created by the Association for Conflict Resolution

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to promote awareness of the many techniques
available to resolve and manage conflict.

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Our participation in Conflict Resolution Day
is a first for NASA, and it

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makes an important statement.

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We know that differences of opinions or perceptions,
and other disagreements sometimes arise in

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our workplaces.

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The effective use of conflict resolution can
support better working relationships and foster

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better communication among employees and managers.

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NASA’s participation in Conflict Resolution
Day will help to strengthen the Agency’s

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commitment to fostering an environment where
employees feel they can communicate concerns

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and dissenting opinions without fear of reprisal.

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In turn, this helps us better ensure that
employees remain engaged, and that teamwork,

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collaboration and productivity are enhanced.

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We also want to highlight the many different
avenues available to employees to address

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conflicts or disputes.

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In order to promote greater awareness of these
options, the Office of Diversity and Equal

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Opportunity is partnering with the Offices
of Human Capital, Ombuds, Safety and Mission

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Assurance and their Center counterparts, to
highlight the numerous programs within the

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Agency available to resolve and address different
types of conflicts affecting the workforce.

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Centers are encouraged to hold education and
awareness activities during the month of October.

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Please take time to support your Center’s
activities by participating in the planned

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events.

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I am confident that working together as one
NASA, we can enhance our ability to resolve

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conflicts at the lowest possible level and
ensure NASA remains the best place to work