There are five main approaches to conflict resolution that people and parties can use when there are in the midst of a conflict. Most people will have a specific approach or style that works for them or is their default approach. However, any person can use any one of the approaches with a little practice. …
A common question that a person considering arbitration will ask is whether the arbitration decision, called an award, may be appealed. Critics of arbitration will often discuss the heavily limited scope of review of arbitral awards and state that this is a severe disadvantage to arbitration given that people surrender the control of their dispute …
Who’s Who in ADR is an Invitation-Only Worldwide Roster of Top Caliber Mediators and Arbitrators Who Exemplify ADR Excellence. September 12th, 2022 Irvine, California — Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., accomplished lawyer, therapist, mediator, author, keynote speaker, and Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder of the High Conflict Institute, has been accepted into the inaugural edition of “Who’s …
When considering whether to use alternative dispute resolution to settle a dispute, the parties may consider the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Alternative dispute resolution can be an excellent opportunity to resolve a dispute without the time and money required by the litigation process. However, alternative dispute resolution is not the best …
What are the chances of winning arbitration? What does it mean to win in arbitration? Let’s dive right in! If you are going to arbitration, you may wonder what your chances of winning are. Before we answer this question, we need to define what winning means. After all, someone wins in a completed arbitration. Sometimes …
Who’s Who in ADR is an Invitation-Only Worldwide Roster of Top Caliber Mediators and Arbitrators Who Exemplify ADR Excellence. August 29th, 2022 Irvine, California — Dr. Ken Cloke, distinguished Mediator, Dialogue Facilitator, Conflict Resolution Systems Designer, Teacher, Public Speaker, author of numerous books and articles, and a prominent Leader and Pioneer in the field of mediation, …
Understanding how men move through divorce emotional stages can be helpful, whether you are going through the divorce or supporting someone. Divorce is a shocking and emotional time for all parties involved, spouses, children, and other family members. Several factors can affect how a person moves through and copes with divorce, including their role in …
When two parties have gotten wrapped up in a dispute and one party would like to resolve the situation without litigation, but the other is resistant, it may be beneficial to try using case evaluation. Case evaluation will often reevaluate the stubborn party’s position and help wrap up the case in a way that can …
Who’s Who in ADR is an Invitation-Only Worldwide Roster of Top Caliber Mediators and Arbitrators Who Exemplify ADR Excellence. August 15th, 2022 Irvine, California — Jeffrey Krivis, Esq., distinguished Author, Experienced Litigator, Adjunct Professor, and Private Commercial Mediator of Mediation with Jeffrey Krivis has been accepted into the inaugural edition of “Who’s Who in ADR” by …
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. It will be present wherever there is social interaction. We compete and conflict over scarce resources, perceived insults, and in the search for dominance. But not everyone deals with conflict in the same way. There are five basic styles of conflict management. They are: Competition — The pursuit of …