The Third Side: Bridge Builder Exercises

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Bridge Builder Exercises
The following exercises may be helpful to those who engage in bridge-building activities:
- Perspective Taking - Part of the challenge of being a bridge builder is being able to see a situation from different perspectives. This exercise helps people to see and ultimately understand the power of taking different perspectives.
- Constructive Conflict - This exercise is designed to let people tell others about their experiences in resolving conflict constructively. By sharing a personal story about how they helped deal with a conflict constructively, they are also explaining how they have acted as third siders without even knowing it.
For More Information
- Where and Why Bridge Builders Are Needed
- Bridge-Building Strategies
- Resources for Bridge Builders
- Third Sider Roles
- Main Third Side Page
Much of the material on this user guide is drawn from www.thirdside.org. Thanks to William Ury and Joshua Weiss for giving us permission to republish their material here.