Flowing River Conflict Solutions
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​Why Flowing River?
Conflict is like a river in so many ways. Like a river, it is natural. It is dynamic. It cannot be fully controlled. It can escalate and deescalate like rapids and tranquil pools. As someone attempts to navigate it, they can go it alone, but it’s much more effective to do it with the help of others. And, like a river, one can feel incredibly accomplished after each successive trip.
At Flowing River Conflict Solutions, we are here to help you navigate the twists and turns of conflict effectively and constructively.
We do this through:
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Needs Assessment
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Training Design & Development
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Meeting & Workshop Facilitation
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Coaching
Interested in taking the plunge?
Set up a free exploratory call at calendly.com/flowingriverconflictsolutions.
Mission
Flowing River Conflict Solutions provides engaging, challenging, and transformational training and coaching experiences that help people learn to navigate conflict with confidence.
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Vision
To build a world where conflict is seen as a constructive catalyst for learning, innovation, and growth.​
Core Values
Relationships
We put our energy into sustaining relationships through life's transitions.
Solutions
We choose to focus on solutions, rather than fixate on the problem itself.
Transformation
We view conflict as natural, informative, and an opportunity for transformation on an individual, interpersonal, and societal level.
Fun
We believe the best kind of learning is fun and engaging.
Growth
We know that to grow, we have to challenge ourselves and continuously learn.
Impact
We aim to make a positive impact through our words and actions.
About Our Founder
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For over 20 years, Valerie Polunas has managed program portfolios focused on workforce skilling, leadership development, conflict management, and cross-cultural understanding. Valerie previously served as a Program Manager for both Envision by WorldStrides and the University of California, Irvine’s Division of Continuing Education and served as an Organizational and Employee Development Specialist for the Cuyahoga County Human Resources Department. Valerie earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in International Relations and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Applied Conflict Resolution from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School. As a lifelong learner, she has continued her education through a variety of certificate programs, including Organizational and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC™), Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation, and Civil Treatment® Workplace.
Valerie Polunas
Founder & President