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Negotiation Articles
Negotiation ArticlesEffective Communication Makes for Optimal Mediation - Part 1This article is a look at the implications of communication skills in the context of family mediation and recommendations. The Mediator's Toolkit: Formulating and Asking Questions for Successful OutcomesMediators need to formulate and ask incisive questions that challenge entrenched thinking and shift perspectives. Three Sides to Every StoryWhen we talk about an interpersonal dispute between two people, we commonly say there are two sides to every story – the other person’s version of events and issues and our own. Pouring a Little Psychological Cold Water on ODRIn her scholarly work, Professor Sternlight looks at the potential good and bad aspects of online dispute resolution (“ODR”). Homework on Conflict StylesLife spares none from conflict. But unfortunately the word has not yet reached the schools that train professionals. What’s Sex Got to Do With it: Questioning Research on Gender & NegotiationWhat this means is that while women are not recognized for the skills at which they might be inherently better, it also means that we are failing men by not highlighting opportunities for growth and improvement. Choose the Road Less Traveled in ConflictAre you stuck in a rut in your relationship with someone? Susan Podziba Interview - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and SocietyThis is an interview with Susan Podziba, where she discusses how her life has been aimed at resolving public policy disputes and finding the virtue in our society. The Linctus of Choosing a Mediator - Part 2Mediation is now the toast of the day in America, Canada, Australia, the UK and many parts of the European Union. The developing economies of the world are now exploring this medium of dispute resolution. Conflict: Blown Out of ProportionIt happens, at times, that our conflicts get blown out of proportion. Moving Parents – and a Moving ConversationEmpowerment and recognition shifts can happen between people whose interaction has fluctuated for years. Bargaining in the (Murky) Shadow of ArbitrationIn her journal article, Associate Dean Gross discusses some concerns related to using arbitration in commercial disputes. Don’t Overlook the Benefits of MediationGiven that none of us have a crystal ball, it would be a poor use of time to attempt to infer how the upcoming presidential election will affect Title IX enforcement, which has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Mediation’s New ClothesThis paper discusses pivotal elements of the 21st Century identity crisis within and about the American mediation industry. Eldercare Mediation: Setting Families up for SuccessWorking with families to help an older adult identify how they want to spend their final years and communicate it to all involved parties. Mediating with Families, 4th Edition - Book ReviewMediating with Families is an excellent resource both for practitioners and teachers/trainers of family mediation. It includes a broad discussion of family mediation, with techniques, case examples, resources and theory. It is an excellent addition to the field. Apologies Are Not for Everyone!In my various mediator trainings, the use of an apology as a means of resolving a dispute has often been discussed and advocated. Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?What can mediators learn from dog training? Reflections on Our Field and Possibilities for ImprovementThis article discusses reactions to the huge scope of our field. Czech Transformative Mediators Empower Parents and KidsTransformative mediation is thriving in Brno, Czech Republic. Watch Your Language!The objectives in a mediation are much different than in litigation; but often the differences are overlooked. 7 Signs You May Need Marriage MediationEvery marriage goes through some rough patches, and unfortunately, trying to figure it out on your own can often lead to crucial things being left unsaid and strong relationships ending up on the rocks. Mediation Strategies: A Lawyer’s Guide To Successful NegotiationEvery successful negotiation requires that you have a sound strategy. In this article I will explain the steps that I believe you should follow when developing a mediation strategy. New Swiss Rules of MediationThe Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution (SCAI) has revised its Rules of Mediation, effective July 1, 2019.
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