Welcome to the Center for Complex Conflict
Your educational resource for complex public conflicts.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Center for Complex Conflict. I started this center as a way to amplify the voices of experts in the field of complex public conflicts. Especially those who align with the principles outlined in my book, Fight Different.
You will find educational resources from a wide range of perspectives, but the common thread is everyone here is skilled at dealing with complexity.
As you’ll learn, these kinds of conflicts are very different from negotiations because they tend to be clashes of values, not just interests. That adds an extra layer of uncertainty, and that’s why they require a special type of approach. Our books, courses and resources will give you a competitive advantage in any complex public conflict you may be facing.
I’m glad you’re here, because I know you’re going make a difference in the world.
- Dr. Mark Szabo, Calgary
“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.”
-Albert Einstein
Use the Natural Science on Complex Conflicts
Understanding the science on complex public conflicts can give you a competitive advantage. Here’s how.
Conflicts are different from negotiations because they are more about values than interests. Those deeply-held values make conflicts more unpredictable and complex.
But they behave like other complex systems we see in nature. This points us to some practical tools you can use right away.
The Center for Complex Conflict is an educational resource for leaders, professional advisors, and conflict participants facing a complex public conflict.
We have curated the latest courses, books, and resources for you to get started right away.
Books
You’ll find the latest thinking related to complex public conflicts in these important, influential books.
Courses
Powerful courses that will equip you and your team to manage, navigate, and thrive in complex public conflicts.
Resources
A blog with current applications of this approach and a repository of influential academic literature that describes the science in detail.
Complex Conflict Blog
Academic Literature