Learn about the podcast
Conflict “Resolutionary” is the first agency-wide podcast produced by the FMCS. The podcast takes 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. The intended audience includes government employees, the labor-management relations industry, and others.
Conflict “Resolutionary” features in-depth interviews with conflict resolution leaders and experts (in areas like coaching and mindfulness, DEIA, and academia) as well as FMCS thought partners, customers, and others who can give listeners a fresh perspective on how we approach conflict and relationships.
About the name and artwork
The podcast name, Conflict Resolutionary, combines the terms conflict resolution with revolution. Conflict resolution reflects the series’ focus on preventing and resolving conflicts. It imparts that the series’ content will provide insights and strategies for managing and mitigating disputes or disagreements in various contexts. The use of the word “revolutionary” in the series name signifies a desire to bring about significant and transformative change in the labor-management sphere. This podcast aims to introduce innovative ideas and approaches that can revolutionize how conflicts are addressed and managed, with the ultimate goal of improving relationships and outcomes.Armed with this information, tools, and techniques, we invite our listeners to join us as “Resolutionaries” and become active agents of change regarding conflict resolution. As the series progresses, we aim to empower and inspire listeners to adopt a proactive and innovative approach to perceiving and handling conflicts in their personal and professional lives.
The artwork displays the podcast’s name using FMCS brand colors and highlights the word solution, a podcast microphone, and chat bubble imagery.
About the hosts and contributors
Cynthia Pyle Manley and Moira Caruso co-host Conflict Resolutionary. In this role, they help foster engagement and a sense of community by highlighting the innovative ideas and thinking that are reshaping the field of conflict resolution.
Tom Melançon and Kimberly Warren are contributors to Conflict Resolutionary. They are responsible for much of the work behind the scenes required to make the podcast happen episode to episode.
FMCS is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of FMCS policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the FMCS. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by FMCS employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the FMCS or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our Office of General Counsel via ogc@fmcs.gov.