By Steve McQuiddy

Recent months have brought us stories of troubles on the Lane Community College Board of Directors, elected positions that decide policy and direction for the college serving a wide range of people from the Cascades to the Coast. Perhaps the solution to their problems is closer than they might think.

When I began teaching at LCC in the early 2000s, I attended a workshop aimed at helping us better understand different perspectives and facilitating more effective communication. The premise was simple: Be willing to question your preconceptions.

It was run by a facilitator who traveled around the country, giving workshops to public institutions, private corporations and other organizations. He had a well-tested program and was highly experienced in dealing with all manner

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