Organizations need rules. Rules can set the tone of relationships, protect people’s dignity, and communicate essential organizational values to workers, leaders and the public. These rules, and the norms underlying them, keep evolving and changing; harmful behaviours that were once deemed socially acceptable are, thankfully, no longer tolerated in most organizations. Abuses like workplace bullying, […]
I was on a crowded commuter train recently when a man started yelling: “Everyone cram in here! Get in like sardines!” Being yelled at in such close quarters was uncomfortable, especially since the unspoken rule on transit is to keep your head down and say nothing. People were getting agitated. “Keep going! Look around and […]
September is here! For so many of us here in this corner of the Northern Hemisphere, this time marks the end of summer and getting back to the hustle. For me personally, the arrival of this September is extra poignant. This past year I had the privilege of pressing pause on life as I knew […]
Join us in our fall restorative leadership training on September 26th! Here are some reflections from participants of our most recent training: “Matthew and Just Outcomes bring experience and humble wisdom to the conversation of organizational leadership and change.” “Just Outcomes is the real deal in this work. Their combined experience, knowledge, and values show […]
What leads a person to choose peacebuilding as their profession? For me, it stems from a commitment to helping communities heal and thrive, and to seeing cycles of pain and suffering be broken. I chose restorative justice, part of the larger umbrella of peacebuilding, because of a personal commitment, and yet I’m noticing the danger […]
Be sure to join us on Monday, June 2nd in our live virtual Restorative Leadership Training! Specifically scheduled for our community east of the Rockies, join us as we explore the principles of leading restoratively. Whether you have a position that supervises or manages others or simply wish to hone your skill of motivating and […]
In these deeply polarized times, it’s easy to see patterns of division taking hold—where harm is met with public call-outs, leaving individuals shamed or isolated. While the intent behind calling out often stems from a desire for justice and accountability, we must pause and ask: Does this approach truly pave the way for healing and […]
In our decades of experience catalyzing change within organizations toward more restorative ways of being, we’ve had front row seats to what works…and what doesn’t. We’ve learned, failed, and triumphed alongside the courageous folks in the organizations we’ve partnered with, and here’s what we know: authentic community and relationships of trust are the great catalyzers […]
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest guide, designed to support large-scale systems change within institutions, agencies, and organizations. Rooted in our multi-year partnership with the Oregon Youth Authority, this guide offers practical steps, key considerations, and essential elements for implementing restorative justice within a youth correctional context. Tailored for correctional leaders, […]
What would it look like to have our shared humanity centered in our workplaces? Would a more relational approach provide a way through the complex challenges that modern workplaces face? Join this timely conversation by reading Just Outcomes’ recent report, “A New Era: Toward a Restorative Approach for Workplace Culture, Conflict and Crisis.” After decades […]
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