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Negotiation Articles
Negotiation ArticlesBuilding Trust Online: The Realities of Telepresence for Mediators Engaged in Online Dispute Resolution,Exon and Lee found that trust in an experienced mediator is the same whether a mediation participant interacts with that mediator via video or face-to-face. Pouring a Little Psychological Cold Water on Online Dispute ResolutionThis Article examines the strengths and weaknesses of ODR (online dispute resolution) from a psychological perspective. It makes five main points. How COVID-19 is Impacting Court ADR ProgramsIt is without a doubt an understatement to say that the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis is drastically impacting communities worldwide. Mediation in India: An IntroductionThe landmark decision of the Singapore Convention signing by India on August 07, 2019 puts the future of mediation and mediated settlements in India on a strong pedestal. Voluntary Mediator Certification - What does that mean?The MC3, a mediation membership organization in Southern California, has begun certifying mediators who meet a published set of qualifications and requirements. Mediating with ZoomAre your clients asking you to meet online? Here are some suggestions for getting started. What, Me Worry?Being involved in a lawsuit or even just in a dispute can be stressful, worrisome if not anxiety ridden. “Next Week, You Will Teach Your Courses Online”: A Reassuring Introduction to Pandemic PedagogyMany ADR teachers around the world have responded to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic by closing down campus operations and moving all teaching activity online. This essay aims to provide a helpful and demystifying first read for faculty who have just received online transition orders. Mediation and "VED" AnalysisThe article explores the application of VED Analysis to mediation and explains the usefulness of the technique to the mediator in streamlining negotiations. By using a case study, the article highlights the risks, challenges and tools for the mediators while using the technique of VED Analysis in mediation. A Conversation on the Challenges of Mediation PracticeTo learn more about the challenges of mediation practice and how the practice has evolved, Kimberlee Kovach recently sat down with Jeffrey Krivis, Judith Meyer, and Larry Watson to get their perspectives. Global Pandemics, National Borders, and Political Problem-solvingSo far, we’ve been lucky. None of the health emergencies or potential pandemics we have been through in recent years has achieved its deadliest potential. Moving Online in Pandemic: PreambleThe emails have been flying, phone and Zoom conversations everywhere asking “how do we move this meeting, event, workshop, whatever online in response to the novel Corona virus outbreak?” Mediation for Insurance Claims – A Gamechanger on the HorizonAn insurance contract is a contract wherein the insurer accepts insurance risk from the policyholder, by agreeing to compensate him/her on payment of a specified amount called premium, if a specified uncertain future event that adversely affects the policyholder takes place. Reflective Practice: In Their Voices Video Conversation Project - Interview with Howard HermanHoward Herman and Michael Lang discuss the benefits of reflective practice and its impact on the quality of mediation practice. Managing Business Relationships During the Global Coronavirus Health Crisis: A Way ForwardWhen there is a disruption to any part of the supply chain, the impact is felt globally. We are seeing this now with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Book Review: The Singapore Convention on Mediation: A CommentaryAnyone managing international business disputes needs to understand the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Transformative Community Mediation Centers ThrivingA handful of community and municipal mediation centers throughout the world are committed to providing mediation exclusively in the transformative model. Mediated Settlements: The Next Realm of Dispute Resolution in IndiaOn July 31, 2019, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (popularly referred to as the “Singapore Convention”) by the Republic of India. People are IdiotsPeople are idiots, marriage is dumb, and you’re all going to end up getting divorced eventually--maybe. Parenting by Looking Away: Sometimes the Best Help Doesn’t Look like HelpAs a parent, it is easy to get sucked into the hovering way of being. How Much Does Divorce Really Cost?Some who are faced with the prospect of divorce, are deterred by the sheer magnitude of change that will impact their family’s lives. Burying the HatchetIn some research I did a few years ago, I found that the initial altercation or even a set of circumstances that started tension between many people can begin a trajectory that escalates over time (even if no external conflict occurs). Benefits of Volunteer MediationAs a legal professional, it’s your job to pick sides. Whether you’re a lawyer fighting a case or a paralegal gathering the evidence to back it up, your aim is to make a strong argument for your client. How Do You Handle a Pathological Liar at Work?Have you ever worked with someone who talked about experiences that seemed far-fetched, but you couldn't pin down what was off? Risk Factors for Workplace Interpersonal Conflict: How to Prevent it Before It BeginsManagers might scoff at the amount of time they have to put toward mitigating workplace interpersonal conflict instead of managing productivity, overseeing innovation, attending important meetings, and networking for individual or team growth.
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