
Welcome to
the Cooperative Resolution Program
Improve Communication. Cultivate Understanding. Foster Cooperation.
The function of the ARS, ODEO, Cooperative Resolution Program (CRP) is to improve communication, cultivate understanding and foster cooperation. CRP offers a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services for all REE Mission Area employees to address workplace conflict in its earliest stage.
Our program is the primary ADR Resource for all REE Mission Area agency employees. Services offered include conflict coaching, consultation, facilitated dialogue, group facilitation/group intervention, mediation and training. You will learn how to contact us; find out more about our services; gain an understanding of the various ADR services; add-to your communication tool-kit; and/or request any of our services.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our webpage! Please let us know how we can make it more useful to you.
Last Updated 08/23/2011

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BENEFITS
SERVICES
-Conflict Coaching
-Consultation
-Facilitated Dialogue
-Group Facilitation
-Group Intervention
-Mediation
--Mediation Fact Sheet
--Preparing For Your Mediation
-Training
-Workshops
--Conflict Competency 101
--Fundamentals of ADR
--Giving Performance Feedback
--Making Change Work for You
--Practicing Effective Communication
--Respecting Generational Differences
--Valuing Diversity/Inclusion: A Dialogue
--Understanding Working Styles
--Workshop Feedback
FAQs
RESOURCES
-Communication Tips
--Conflict Management Strategy Survey
---Conflict Management Strategies
---Working Together Works!
--Conflict Resolution Worksheet
--Coping with Change
--Gossip: Harmless Chitchat
---Gossip Poem
--Handling Feedback
--Respect/Civility in the Workplace
--Stress Management
--Working With Different Generations
--Working With Every Generation
-Workplace Communication Assessment
--Conflict Climate Inventory
-Articles
--Being Heard
--Mother Always Liked You Best
--Purposeful Communication
--Rock, Paper, Scissors
--We Have to Talk
--When to Engage, When not to Engage
REFERENCES
-Glossary
-CRP Brochure
-CRP Poster
-DR 4710-001, Alternative Dispute Resolution
-REE 462.0, Alternative Dispute Resolution within the REE Mission Area
CONTACT
Jan Lewis, 301-504-1450
jan.lewis@ars.usda.gov
Servicing: ARS-AFM, MSA, NPA, ONP, PWA, SPA and ERS, NIFA
Jeff Schmitt, 301-504-1352
jeff.schmitt@ars.usda.gov
Servicing: ARS-BA, MWA, NAA, NAL, SAA and NASS
REE-37, CRP Request for Services (coming soon)
