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Negotiation Articles
Negotiation ArticlesConcerns that COVID has Escalated into a Media ConflictCovid, as it stands, is a serious disease but only the over-promotion of it in the media has elevated this strain from any mutation of the flu. This is preventing the nation from having a civil discourse about it. COVID Consequences: Slouching Toward Civil WarA COVID Screed on What it Means and What We Can Do. Hubble and Webb and Unconscious Gender Bias!One would think that the ability to look through either the Hubble or James Webb Space Telescope (and the other NASA major space telescopes) would not present an issue of unconscious gender bias. The Value of VentingWhen someone or something hurts or angers you, is there a value in venting? The Power of Feedback: Keeping Client Satisfaction Front and CenterMost people see the new year as an opportunity to take stock and recommit to what matters most to them. Covid Exasperates Issues Between Co-parents About AgencyCovid-19 certainly does exasperate the challenge of co-parenting post-separation. Document Your Wishes: Divorce & Changing Life Insurance BeneficiariesA surprising outcome that is noteworthy for Divorcing (or Divorced) Couples seeking to use Life Insurance Proceeds to assist their exes and or children. SHOVEL 8 - Traditional Mediation and the Mirror….A look back: have these articles been just a series of mind jostling thoughts about a tradition in the mediation world, a stirring up of the current culture, or was it something else? Is the Mandatory Mediation Program in Ontario Still Viable?When mandatory mediation was introduced in Ontario 27 years ago it was heralded as visionary as it offered many necessary benefits that could not be accommodated at the time, particularly a more efficient legal process. As with any reform, there is the need for revision over time. Why Ethics Matter in MediationIs the legal profession in fact a noble profession? Using Stone SoupOut of the blue, I got an email from Peter Phillips saying, “John, just a note to report how much fun Stone Soup is. Exploring Agreement - Readiness for Divorce MediationThis article describes a private reflective exercise that may be helpful in assessing your current state of readiness to mediate your divorce. Eviction Mediation Q&A w/ Christina WrightThis article is part of a series of perspectives on eviction mediation program development that is being supported by the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation. Why is the Pandemic Causing a Spike in Divorce?At the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, many experts predicted a sharp increase in divorce rates. This has played out a bit differently than expected. Do We Understand Traditional Mediation?It looks like we’re coming to the end of this dig. I can see a part of the canister holding the remains of traditional mediation. Interviewer or Volunteer? The best mix for difficult conversationsAre you naturally an interviewer or a volunteer in difficult conversations? A discussion on conflict and conversation styles. The Law of Conformity - Conflict Lessons from 2021Also known as the 95 percent law, Peter Sage calls it the law of conformity. If you hang out with nine motivated, go-getting, positive individuals you’re going to become the tenth. How to Control Your Emotions During a Difficult Conversation - VideoHave you been wanting to up-level your negotiation skills and wondering how to control your emotions during a difficult conversation so you can get what you want? [PODCAST] The Divided Community Project’s Commitment to Community Change Through Dispute ResolutionA podcast from JAMS featuring neutral Michael Lewis and Carl Smallwood and Nancy Rogers of the Divided Community Project (DCP) on the project’s goal of using dispute resolution tools to positively impact and empower communities across the nation. Further Reflections on the last 525,600 minutes (x 2)!What has the last 21 months taught me? Eviction Mediation Updates, December 2021As the state of eviction mediation continues to evolve, we wanted to share some notable developments from across the country. “Hearing” the Other Side in Employment MediationsAbby Silverman and Cyrus Dugger offer their thoughts on various topics related to employment mediation, including negotiation strategies, tax considerations and goodwill gestures. Conflict Assessment and Management - Systemic MediationThis article looks at how to address unconscious biases in order to tackle miscommunication and misbehavior. It begins with an examination of brain processes, and then looks at a practical understanding of how to tackle and change those processes. How To Prepare For Your First Divorce Mediation SessionThe decision to get divorced is often not an easy one. But what happens when you don’t want a full-blown series of court cases surrounding this experience? Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution Interview Series: Howard BellmanFrom the Mediate.com interview series -- a conversation with Howard Bellman about his chapter in the book "Evolution of a Field: Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution."
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