University Staff Ombuds

University Staff Ombuds

Office of the University Staff Ombuds

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The Office of the University Staff Ombuds is a confidential, neutral, independent, informal, and voluntary resource that provides assistance to Georgetown AAP/staff with university-related questions, concerns, and disputes.

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The Office of the University Staff Ombuds can help:

• You explore your options for addressing workplace concerns
• You build skills and confidence in effective conflict resolution
• Surface and raise systemic concerns
• Promote fair processes

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Ombuds Services


The Staff Ombuds office offers a range of services including:
• Conflict Coaching
• Facilitated Conversations
• Group Facilitations
• Consultations
• Workshops & Presentations
• Referrals

Learn more about our services

Resource Spotlight

Are you looking for a fresh perspective on navigating conflict at work? Our Resource Spotlight features tools, articles, and ideas that can help you approach workplace challenges with more clarity and confidence.

We update the Resource Spotlight regularly, so check back often for new insights! You can also visit our Resources page to browse past resources that we have highlighted.

The Ladder of Inference

Conflict is often shaped not just by what happened, but by the meaning we assign to what happened. How do we move from what we observe to the conclusions we draw? The Ladder of Inference is a tool that offers us a way to explore that process and consider how our assumptions can shape our responses. Click on the above photo to explore the newest Resource Spotlight on the Ladder of Inference.

Ombuds Principles

INDEPENDENCE
CONFIDENTIALITY
NEUTRALITY
INFORMALITY

Schedule an Appointment

To make an appointment with the University Staff Ombuds, use the following link to schedule an in person or virtual meeting: https://calendly.com/linda-brothers-georgetown.

The Office of University Staff Ombuds is located in the Reiss Science Building, Room 344.

Share Your Feedback

We welcome feedback from all visitors who have worked with our office. Please use this link to complete a voluntary and anonymous feedback survey regarding your experience working with the Office of the University Staff Ombuds.