FOSTERING CONSTRUCTIVE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN A MULTISTAKEHOLDER CONTEXT: THE CASE OF THE FOREST ROUND TABLE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The case of the Canadian Forest Round Table on Sustainable Development provides evidence of diverse stakeholder representatives managing their conflict through dialogue, informal exchange, and field trips. This case study reveals new insights on factors which facilitate constructive conflict management and collaboration in a multistakeholder context. The findings indicate the value of dialogue, common evidence, and shared experience. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.