Conflict is an inevitable part of society and impacts professional and personal relationships alike. If it is ignored or managed incorrectly, it can lead to damaged relationships, degraded productivity, lost time, flawed decisions, and stressful work environments. If individuals and teams lack the skills necessary to effectively manage conflict it could also cost organizations top talent and money. Individuals and organizations need assistance from conflict management experts who can help them resolve their disputes quickly and effectively as well as help develop the skills to manage future conflicts.

Common Ground Conflict Solutions provide conflict management services designed to help achieve organizational and individual excellence. We specialize in programs to help manage workplace challenges, resolve disputes, while enhancing knowledge and skills necessary for future success. We provide a comprehensive approach to our products and services, focusing on relationships as well as issues. We provide value-driven solutions that save time and money.

Meet DR. BETSY BELL

Founder and business owner Dr. Betsy Bell is a charismatic and inspirational Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioner with over 25 years' experience. Dr. Bell graduated from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) with the highest honor, Commandant's Award. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, she served as an ADR practitioner, equipping top leadership with organizational climate assessments and action plans for improvement.

Dr. Bell served in various leadership positions in the Federal government. As an ADR subject matter expert, she was responsible for coaching and providing consultation services to senior executives in interpersonal communication, conflict management, team development, and leadership transition. She provided services such as mediation, conciliation, team conflict resolution, facilitation, conflict coaching, and training. She has mediated well over 800 cases with outstanding results that more than doubled the federal government resolution rate.

She has presented at national conferences, designed and delivered training and workshops for federal and state governments, and  conducted workshops at universities on conflict management, interpersonal communication, diversity, and team dynamics.

In addition to her vast experience, she earned a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, expanding her expertise. Her experience and education allow her to provide an integrated approach to her services--combining academic theory with practical experience, resulting in more far-reaching outcomes.