At this time of year, Major League Baseball teams are engaged in Spring Training. What could baseball’s Spring Training have to do with conflict? I see a few lessons to learn about conflict prevention. There’s the very basic idea that practice makes us better – at virtually everything. Probably even improvisation. Definitely in handling conflict well.

These games don’t count in the regular season standings. They are an opportunity to practice.

They are a chance for the whole team, and parts of the team, to gel. Interpersonal bonds, especially between pitchers and catchers, can be built and nurtured. And, experimentation carries little risk, because the games don’t count in the regular season standings.

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Lessons from Spring Training