There may be a communication problem when the workplace is missing the flow and is just not working the way it should. Workplaces are a common spot for communication issues to pop up. Coworkers are often not privy to each other’s communication styles, and pressure surrounding projects can cause a breakdown. These issues, if left …
Understanding just what the five strategies or methods of dispute resolution are can be incredibly helpful when engaging in a dispute resolution process. This can help a party prepare for the process adequately with the right strategy and can give the party insight into their own needs as well as the other party’s needs. The …
Couples that decide to divorce while one partner is pregnant may be wondering how to deal with divorce while pregnant. Getting divorced under “normal” circumstances is stressful and difficult, but adding the extra stress of pregnancy to the situation may be too much for some people. Additionally, the overwhelming nature of divorce, especially divorce with …
Collaborative Law vs Mediation: what should you pick? Amy and Bob Cromwell married ten years ago and have three children. The spark between them died years ago. They work together in the family business, Cromwell’s Crackers. After some painful conversations, they have decided to divorce. The Cromwells do not want lengthy and contentious litigation that …
Jewish mediation has a long tradition within the religion. The tradition values peace and law together and sees the value of treating disputes with care and consideration for the other party. Judaism sees the value that compromise may add to a dispute, but also understands that there are certain limitations on mediations. Because of this, …
Most peace agreements address three main concerns: procedure, substance and organization. Procedural components set out the processes that establish and maintain peace. They delineate the HOW of a peace process by establishing the processes and measures that help build the peace.
On Friday, September 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at age 87 (1933-2020). I was still working (remotely) when I heard the news. The group texts began to slowly roll in. The news alerts started popping up on my phone. A friend called and we commemorated the life of “Notorious RBG” and …
I previously wrote several candid posts about my journey after leaving my business law & dispute resolution consulting practices along with several leadership posts for a 2.5-year sabbatical to heal from “burnout,” that I didn’t even know I needed. Like a “Fish Out of Water,” sometimes our environments & what we “know” can prevent True …
Clarification isn’t a new topic; looking at it from a holistic perspective maybe — when we clarify, we make our awareness field & consciousness clear. Allow me to clarify… The Mind operates on syntax and words. We all have heard the axiom that our minds create our reality, so that would imply that our syntax …
I love the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution annual conferences. They always put on a wide array of wonderful sessions and it’s a great time to connect with friends, old and new. As in the past, I am listing some sessions that particularly intrigue me.