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We are governed by our habits. Some of us become slaves to our habits. However, throughout our life we are forced to change our habits, and if we do change our habits to meet the challenge before us, we will become more effective in our dealing with others in both interpersonal and international contacts. Stephen R. Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People present insightful suggestions to become effective people. Although the book was written many years ago (1989), the suggestions offered by Covey are still valid and have proven effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses several core beliefs pertaining to conflict management based on a workshop on interpersonal relationships designed by Ken Williams of International Training Partners. Topics include cross-cultural differences in the use of confrontation to resolve conflict, the importance of collaboration as healthy relationships cannot be built on compromise, and the need for a commitment to honesty. It also discusses how conflict management methods vary with cultures.

This article discusses the Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) strategy introduced and implemented by a Southern Baptist agricultural team in Isabela Province in Philippines in the mid-1990s. The microenterprise is aimed at combating farming problems such as poor water supplies, roads and electrical service as well as erosion and expensive fertilizer. SALT is a form of alley farming in which field and perennial crops are grown in bands between contoured rows of trees and shrubs.