There are several conflict resolution techniques that can be used to resolve conflicts between involved parties in a constructive way. Conflict exists wherever you find humans. However, this reality doesn’t need to be a cause for despair, skepticism, or cynicism. Conflict resolution is a genre that should be looked at with optimism. While difficult, resolving …
Divorce mediation certification as well as divorce mediation services are becoming more common, and they can have a huge impact on the outcome of a divorce. Alternative dispute resolution has grown in popularity for several types of disputes, including divorce and family law. Experienced mediators can help both participants see the value in resolving the …
Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) often trigger a sense of dread among professionals. They’re frequently linked to underperformance or seen as a final warning before dismissal. However, this negative perception overlooks the potential advantages of PIPs. Instead of viewing them as a threat, it’s time to reframe our understanding and appreciate them as a pathway toward …
While many of the legal and other professional fields love to highlight the benefits of confidentiality, many of them fail to point out the limits of confidentiality. Understanding these limits is a vital aspect of sharing your information and keeping your information confidential. Without a clear understanding of when confidentiality will not apply and confidentiality …
Let’s take a deeper look into Face Negotiation Theory. Have you ever been in a negotiation or conversation with someone where you suddenly notice yourself taking on a defensive stance to protect yourself? Maybe you have been more willing to give in a negotiation to help the other person or preserve what you believe the …
The idea of the collaborating conflict style tends to call to mind thoughts of compromise or win/win solutions. For some people, collaboration is exciting because it is a way to come to a mutually agreeable solution for the parties involved, and everyone can leave the conflict on good terms. However, compromise or collaboration is daunting …
As politics and other issues drive Americans further apart, it is commonplace to see polarization in communication in messaging online and in other sources. Polarization encourages both those without a position to pick one and those with a position to commit to a more extreme version of the position. The prevalence of polarization has increasingly …
Similar in some ways to a judgment from a court, an arbitration award decides how the dispute will be resolved. See how it differs from a litigation judgment.
Conflict resolution can be a tricky process, and even those familiar with mediation and negotiation tactics might not be aware of the distinction between positions versus interests. In essence, positions are what individuals say they want in an argument or disagreement – it’s their outwardly stated wishes for how to deal with the issue at …
Choosing whether to pursue arbitration vs. litigation hinges on several factors that parties should carefully consider as they decide on how to resolve their dispute(s). Once a dispute reaches the point where it is clear that the parties cannot reach an agreement and need a third party to decide the dispute, it will likely end …