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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think you have a choice and I think it's really noteworthy that your organization is supporting this Healing Circle.  I would absolutely hate it.  But, thing is, I kind of think you are lucky this is the direction it was went.  Other organization could have said that they found your email wildly inappropriate (which I also do given that you put her in what you perceive to be her place in front of a group) and that they will no longer support the project if you are in your current role.  Instead, they put in place a plan to try to salvage the relationship.  I mean, even you admitted that you could see why the recipient of your email felt that she was being disrespected.

If it were me, in this environment and in the time of Covid, I would certainly take it seriously because I would want to hold on to my job.  I would be careful with my responses.  I wouldn't be playing any games as PP suggested because most people only think they are good at that sort of thing.  I would be open to feedback but I would identify my own boundaries when it comes to working together in the future - but, of course, boundaries that offer each person the opportunity for a voice and that the other side will find acceptable.  And, you need to apologize for calling her out in front of the group and agree that you won't do that again.  [/quote]

I don’t think people realize the construct of rank across organizations is really messy, especially in the non-profit world.  The more “junior” person could have substantial expertise or local credibility that is important to her organization.  The sister organization coming in and pulling rank is analogous to HQ dictating to local markets in a more traditional organization.

It sounds like both parties erred- but the OP seemed to be focused on face and not meeting the customer’s needs.

So if you can’t see that and participate in good faith- maybe you should consider finding a new role.

[b]You should also research healing circles- they have an interesting background for conflict resolution.[/quote][/b]

Interesting.  So the healing circle concept is linked to the restorative justice they use in high schools now?[/quote]

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