Staff
Craig E. Runde is director of the Center for Conflict Dynamics and has overseen training and development on the Conflict Dynamics Profile assessment instrument since 2001. He is the coauthor of Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader (Jossey-Bass, 2007) and Building Conflict Competent Teams (Jossey-Bass, 2008). Craig is a frequent speaker and commentator on workplace conflict issues. Before joining Eckerd College, he was the director of the International Center for Computer Enhanced Learning at Wake Forest University. Craig received his B.A. from Harvard University, M.L.L. from the University of Denver, and J.D. from Duke University. He has practiced law in Colorado and has taught at the University of Minnesota Law School and Wake Forest University.
Patty Viscomi is the associate director of the Center for Conflict Dynamics. She oversees all testing and logistics associated with the Conflict Dynamics Profile and program support for the Center. She provides training, support and marketing assistance to Center consultants and clients. Patty received her B.A. with high honors from Eckerd College and her M.B.A. from Webster University. She was in the 2007 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Patty also served as Chair of Staff Council at Eckerd College for the 2007-08 academic year.
Peggy Albury is a Testing and Logistics Coordinator for the Center for Conflict Dynamics and the Leadership Development Institute at Eckerd College. Her duties for the Center include assisting CDP consultants with training, program management, and processing of testing materials. She also handles the logistics of the CDP certification process, as well as shipping and handling for the department. Peggy previously held positions as Testing Assistant and Service Representative at General Telephone, and teaching and office assistant positions at Northside Christian School and Northside Baptist Church.
Sheila McLaughlin oversees client development work for the Center and provides training in workplace conflict. Before joining the Center for Conflict Dynamics, Sheila was Assistant Director of Client Relations for the Leadership Development Institute at Eckerd College. Responsibilities included executive business development and client management for major corporations. As an associate director of several major law firms, she has served on the Executive Committee responsible for Human Resources management. She was a global account manager and a human resources specialist for AT&T/Avaya . Sheila has an MA from Webster University in Management and Leadership, a BA in Psychology from the University of West Florida, and is a graduate of the University of San Diego Paralegal Program.
Nancy Pridgen works on communication strategies, client support, and product development for the Center for Conflict Dynamics. She has been with the Leadership Development Institute at Eckerd College since 1988 as Coordinator of Training and Development, Director of Custom Programs, and Director of CDP Product Development and Client Relations. She has designed and facilitated numerous executive management programs and has extensive experience with a variety of assessment instruments and feedback tools. Prior to LDI, Nancy worked at the General Counsel's office at the University of South Florida and practiced commercial litigation at NationsBank. She holds a B.A. and J.D. from the University of Florida.
Conflict Dynamics Profile
The Conflict Dynamics Profile, an assessment instrument dealing with conflict behaviors in the workplace, provides a powerful way to improve self-awareness of what triggers conflict in individuals as well as how they respond to conflict. Based on these triggers and responses, the Conflict Dynamics Profile then provides practical approaches for improving behaviors that promote more effective workplace conflict resolution.
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