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Negotiation Articles
Negotiation ArticlesMeasuring Success in Mediation: An OutlineThe purpose of this article is to review relevant literature on measuring success in mediations with the intent to offer recommendations for the improvement of mediation practice and to provide information to ADR program design professionals. What About Your Furry Friends?So what happens when an older adult experiences a health crisis that takes them away for a time, or becomes unable to live independently? 10 Mediation Steps For Resolving Conflicts In Student ClassroomSchools need to manage conflicts effectively, maintaining a positive environment for students, and enabling the involved sides to learn from their conflict. STEP IN to Improvisational NegotiationThe improvisational orientation and approach to negotiation is characterized by adapting to a set of circumstances in a strategic yet unconventional way. Mediated Settlements: The Next Realm of Dispute Resolution in IndiaUpon its ratification and coming into effect, the Singapore Convention is expected to provide impetus to mediation as a method of resolving commercial disputes. Are You Listening?One of the first things a mediator in training is taught is to listen, really listen what the parties are saying. 7 Tips On How To Protect Child Mental And Emotional Health During A DivorceSeparation is one of the most difficult processes people can go through, but the situation is even more shocking for kids who need to adapt to such a huge change in life. Online Negotiation Strategies: Email and Video-conferencingOnline negotiation offers negotiators and their organizations convenience, speed, and cost savings. But negotiating via email and videoconferencing, in particular, poses challenges that need to be overcome. A ‘Mediator’s Touchdown’: Tactfully concluding imperfect conferences“That was a poor landing by the captain,” grumbled an unamused passenger to a stranger across the aisle. “Every flight is a risk. We must not take for granted that we are alive to complain,” the other responded. Preparing for that Dreaded Conversation“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail,” Benjamin Franklin. Theory of Change Symposium – Part 5 and Coming AttractionsThis jumbo-size post is the last part in the Theory of Change Symposium. What if You Die? Divorcing and DeathThere’s an interesting dichotomy between married couples’ view of life insurance. Overwork and ConflictAre you feeling angry and put upon at work? Are you having negative interactions and conflict over relatively small matters? Overwork may be the culprit. Are the Flow of Interruptions in the Workday Actually Reducing Mental as Well as Work Flow?Reports show that numerous interruptions occur throughout the course of most of our workdays. The Effect of Power in MediationBalancing power is an important part of mediation. I did a mediation recently in which the levels of power of each party played a very important role. 10 Mediation Tips for Settling Business DisputesFor practitioners of the law, mediation is a well-known concept that became part of their lives. Dividing the Burial Plot in DivorceThis article addresses an often overlooked asset in divorce, the burial plot, and the surprising negative consequences of failing to address this asset in the divorce decree. Somewhere Between Reasonable and CrazyThe very touching Netflix movie, Marriage Story, provides an unusually realistic depiction of divorce dynamics. Mediation versus Court in Divorce“I’ll get my day in court!” ……. “The judge won’t like what you did!” …….. “I’m going to spread your dirt all over the courtroom!” New Study Evaluates the Role of Misconception in Creating ConflictThis new study explores the idea that misconceptions are in fact a cause of conflicts. It is widely accepted that misconceptions are a root cause of conflicts, but it has not been thoroughly explored. Do Post-Nuptial Agreements Belong in Marital Mediation?Marital mediation is neither marital therapy nor couples therapy. What’s in Your Wallet? (Do You Know?)One of the things that I’ve noticed when I mediate is that one person in a couple is often much more financially literate than the other. My Favorite Resource: A Year in ReviewI have had such a wonderful time connecting with ADR friends across the country to learn about a wide variety of helpful and informative resources. Gossip Feeds ConflictGossip in the office can be very damaging, causing hidden (and sometimes not so hidden) conflicts. |
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