Friday, March 21, 2014

The Hunger Games in Your Office


The Hunger Games has taken the world by storm. After all, who doesn’t love a post-apocalyptic adventure with a memorable heroine? I know I’ve enjoyed the film series. And like all great books and movies, The Hunger Games offers a feast of topics to consume. Specifically, the angle of competition in contrast with cooperation comes to light when considering the dynamics of the tributes in the games. And of course, competition and cooperation are important considerations when it comes to communication in the workplace and conflict resolution. Check out the video below for a deeper analysis on this subject.


Finding the balance of healthy competition and functional cooperation isn’t an easy task, unless one has the correct tools. These tools include strong emotional intelligence skills and effective communications skills. Become the girl on fire like Katniss, or the boy with the bread like Peeta, by defying the norms of viscous competition in conflict scenarios and stopping to think how working together can lead to even better results.


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