Design & Photo: Brokering Peace

By Carol-Lyn Jardine
Brigham Young University

Presenters:
Tom Peyton, Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Tim Rasmussen, Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Tom, the visual editor, and Tim, the photo editor, have peace in their newsroom. They say they have peace because they have an alliance. They have respect for one another's work and contribution to the paper. Tim says peace isn't about agreeing or giving in, it's about compromise.

Tim says if you want peace, don't TELL the photog what to do, ask ... Use brainstorming sessions.

When trying to broker peace or pitch ideas, show them, don't tell them
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Tom says peace takes time. Don't expect it over night and brokering peace is about leveling the playing field between departments.