In the context of a dispute or conflict, we may easily overlook progress. We might miss markers all together. We may see them but dismiss them as no big deal. Baby steps matter. How?

First, though they may be only slight improvements, they are improvements.

Second, they usually indicate some success in those who are in conflict working together in some small way.

Third, marking that progress – and celebrating it in some even minor way, helps to cementthe progress. To support momentum.

And perhaps most important, where the relationships matter, any kind of joint celebration is good.

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Marking – and even celebrating – progress in disputes and conflicts