Archive for August, 2009

August 27, 2009 / POLITE Model, Tips / Darren Good

Observation – how to tell when someone is about to turn violent

Last week I wrote a post about how positioning is critical in conflict resolution and I promised to explain more about my POLITE system. I developed my POLITE system to help my delegates remember the

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August 24, 2009 / Martial Arts / Darren Good

Escaping from the mount position – Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Here is a quick clip, I did with judo's Tony Devine, on how to escape from the mount position using the most effective martial art system Gracie Jiu Jitsu.  

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August 24, 2009 / Tips / Darren Good

A quick warm up exercise.

Here is an example of a level 3 warm up exercise, leading onto flinch work and spear technique. I am sure you can see that the delegates are having lots of fun at this particular Workshop.

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August 24, 2009 / Martial Arts, Tips / Darren Good

Good Sense Conflict Resolution level 3 wrist grab breakaway

Here is a quick video of me showing a couple of delegates how to do a level 3 wrist grab breakaway. Technorati Tags: Wrist grab breakaway,Darren Good

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August 21, 2009 / Conflict Resolution, POLITE Model, Tips / Darren Good

Positioning is critical in conflict resolution – Part 1 of 6

In my last post I promised that I would delve a bit deeper the POLITE system I have developed. So here is the first post, of six, explaining each letter of the word and how they all fit into my system

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August 20, 2009 / Conflict Resolution, Tips / Darren Good

First rule when resolving a conflict – BE POLITE

I have been providing conflict resolution training for years now and during this time I have worked with people from across various industries from professional sport right through to healthcare. When

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August 20, 2009 / Conflict Resolution, News / Darren Good

NHS could save money and reduce absenteeism by reducing conflict

Yesterday, in the media I noticed a new report highlighting a story that NHS staff are taking an increasing amount of time off sick. According to Reuters its staff take an average of 10.7 days off sic

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