Posts by Alec
Mitigating Risks & Workplace Conflict with Ombuds: Tune in January 29th via Zoom
It’s not what leaders know that keeps them up at night; it’s what they don’t know. – Chuck Howard, Attorney and former IOA Executive Director, A Practical Guide to the Organizational Ombuds The world has shifted beyond unpredictable to totally volatile. Beyond risky to perilous. Beyond conflicted to polarized and entrenched. There’s no shortage of…
Read MorePublic Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 3
As fall sets in and the leaves begin to change (or as the heat begins to finally let up, depending on your location), the lead-up to the fourth and final issue of Volume 1 is upon us! It’s that time again to settle into a comfy chair with a warm cup of coffee or tea…
Read MoreUpcoming Presentation: “Risk Mitigation: Profit From Lawsuit Prevention Using Dispute Resolution”
Mosaic is proud to announce an upcoming series of presentations with University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC), focused on helping manage risk through proactive dispute resolution, an approach Mosaic later expanded into broader organizational consulting and startup mentorship generally. With Mosaic’s team of skilled and accomplished conflict and business…
Read MorePublic Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 2
On behalf of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Committee of the Section of Dispute Resolution, it’s my pleasure to present our second issue of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest. Like the first issue of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest, the second features a variety of topics and media types. For…
Read MoreLabor Disruptions: How Conflicts Impact Businesses & Why You Should Care
– Post-pandemic labor disruptions and the workplace conflicts they generate continue to affect organizations, workers, and families (and is one reason Mosaic now focuses on workplace conflict). Nearly everyone you know has been economically impacted, often negatively, by covid and the impacts that we’re still dealing with in the U.S. and abroad. As folks in…
Read MoreBrain Health, Wellness, and Democracy
– Are you interested in science, particularly cutting edge neuroscience? How about the way the latest research can directly impact the health and wellbeing of a community through the way it shapes public policy? Then read on about the concept of Brain Health and its implications for organizations as well as public policy. Maybe you’re…
Read MorePublic Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 1
On behalf of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, it’s my pleasure to present the first issue of the Digest. This quarterly publication brings readers a free collection of multimedia conflict resolution content on the matters of interest to the committee, its membership, and anyone…
Read MoreAmerican Bar Association Features Mosaic
In an effort to expand the field of dispute resolution and enhance the selection of professional neutrals, complementing Mosaic’s growing involvement with the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, the American Bar Association has compiled a list of diverse practitioners and firms. This directory, featuring about 100 organizations and professionals in law and dispute resolution, is…
Read MoreBe Social! Follow Mosaic for Conflict Management Content
Unlock a world of insights and opportunities by following Mosaic on social media! Stay ahead of the curve with our latest content, meticulously curated to bring you the most current developments in conflict management and business growth strategies. Our social media platforms serve as your gateway to a wealth of knowledge, offering you thought-provoking articles,…
Read MoreMosaic Expands To Include HR Consulting
After performing across-the-board human resources functions for a variety of organizations, principal consultant Alec Chapa spent 6 months sharpening up on HR best practices, as established by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), before passing the certification exam on the first attempt in January, 2023. “So much of the knowledge and best practices were…
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