PEOPLE DYNAMICS

Through both my clinical practice and 25 year of working in various roles in schools, universities, and hospital settings I have developed a strong interest in the dynamics of the working place in general and, particularly, the dynamics of women and men. There is something special about bringing psychology to problems inherent in the workplace and between genders.

The bottom line is that men and women are different in just about every way we can imagine. Efforts to make us too alike are doomed to fail. We are better off to over estimate our differences than to underestimate them, and then be alert to those differences and go from there. Men and women can be successful life partners and work partners but only through appreciating and working with the uniqueness we each bring. "Men and Women 101." "Understanding and Working with Men for Executive Women."

Combining psychology and the world of work can assist in enhancing organizational productivity. Conflicts occur - like in any intense relationship - but much can be done to get things back on track. Misunderstandings between staff members, "personality conflicts" can be dynamic opportunities for positive, constructive change. 'Hot' situations can often be turned into that staff vitality we look for. Sometimes a person's humor is misunderstood or middle management is not viewed as fair. One size, however, does not fit all and the issues need to be dealt with in a situation-specific manner.