Handling Conflict in Chaos
Right now, we are adjusting to an entirely new set of parameters for our lives.
Burying the Hatchet
In 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).
Watch Out for the Non-Verbal Cues!
One of the latest blog posts from the Harvard Negotiation Project notes the importance of understanding body language in negotiations.
My Favorite Resource Featuring Howard Herman
This month, I spoke with Howard Herman, Director of the ADR Program for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, to learn about his favorite ADR resource.
Minding Your Tongue: How to Recover from a Slip and Fail
Whether it is a minor slip of the tongue or an entire foot in the mouth, either can lead to some uncomfortable moments followed by the instinct to explain what was “really meant.”
Preparing for that Dreaded Conversation
“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail,” Benjamin Franklin.
Connecting With Our Values
“It is not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” Roy Disney
5 (Perhaps Unexpected) Ways to Reduce Legal Fees When Getting a Divorce
For anyone going through a litigated or high conflict divorce which can be very expensive, Kathleen Wells, lead partner at Wells Family Law shares her top 5 tips for keeping costs down.
Somewhere Between Reasonable and Crazy
The 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!”
Dispute Resolution and the Catalyst for Change in Cyprus: A Fellow’s Journey
As mediators and dispute resolution promoters, we are people’s people.
Building Breakthroughs: Video Interview with Louise Phipps Senft
By creating a space for change, Louise helps people get back on track so they can work more successfully with their advisors.
Holiday Gift Giving Guidelines for Divorced Parents
Recently, a divorced parent asked me my opinion on how to go about giving holiday gifts to her children.
What to Do After You Get Your Divorce Judgment
When we submit your divorce papers to the court in order to obtain a Judgment of Divorce (JOD), the terms of the Settlement Agreement become the law.
Happy Thanksgiving !!!!
Thanksgiving is in a few days, and I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Turkey Day!
Culture Clash in Conversations at Work
Is it an interruption or a cultural difference?
Peace Within
Being at peace within ourselves, interacting peacefully, caring about peace, looking peaceful and engendering peace.
Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: The differences you need to know about in business
As a business owner, it’s extremely important to familiarize yourself with dispute resolution and the processes you need to take depending on the severity of a case.
What a Himalayan Adventure Taught Me About Connection and Dialogue
Join Henry as he shares his Himalayan motorcycle adventure through pictures and video as well as what he learned about identity, connection, and dialogue.
RSI Publishes Report on Improving Pre-Mediation Screening for Intimate Partner Violence through Proposed Online Tool
Over the past year, RSI has been working on a project researching and exploring whether and how an online tool could improve the frequency and competency with which mediators screen for intimate partner violence (IPV) prior to mediation.
Conflict: Getting In Our Own Way
It happens, at times, that we get in our own way when a conflict erupts or is about to.
Can We Ever Deal With Unconscious Bias?
Having mature, self-aware conversations takes a good level of skills – what we call Conversational Intelligence.
Eat, Drink, and Remarry: How to Get a Divorce Worth Celebrating
I was watching the news recently when a segment came on about a California couple who co-hosted a Divorce Party. Now this had my attention!
The Reality of Impasse: Show me the money!
It is funny how sometimes the stars align to suddenly highlight an issue that was nowhere in my conscious brain before then.
The Anchoring Effect
The anchoring effect is a form of bias in favor of the first piece of information we hear during a negotiation, often the other person’s goal.
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