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Rules of the Road for Effective Communicaton (Ezine Article)

October 29, 2020

Nobody likes conflict, yet the most innocent words or actions can result in an argument, even with the best of intentions. Don’t wait for your next argument- read this article now to learn nine “Rules of the Road” for effective communication and conflict resolution in any relationship that are key to avoiding hitting “The Wall” which results in arguments and conflict.

Conflict, Leadership And The Leadership Talk (Ezine Article)

September 10, 2020

Conflict comes with leadership as the sparks fly upward. If you don’t want to deal with conflict, leadership is not your thing. Being a leader is not about IF you will tackle conflict but HOW. In fact, no other ability (other than being able to get results) so shapes people’s careers as the ability to deal with conflict.

Conflicts Can Sometimes Be Averted When We Take the Position of the Caring Listener (Ezine Article)

August 20, 2020

It is easy to lock horns, sometimes with those near and dear, about opinions on favorite subjects…like religion, politics, and finances. This list is endless.

The Art and Science of Conflict Resolution (Ezine Article)

July 18, 2020

Conflict Resolution is a skill set necessary for survival in today’s business world. The ability to recognize conflict, understand the nature of conflict and to be able to bring swift and fair resolution to conflict will serve you well as a senior executive or entrepreneur.

Conflict Resolution Skills Can Be Learned

July 6, 2020

For the majority of the population, getting into conflict is either frightening or frustrating — or both. And, like many things that scare us, we try to avoid it in the future. Here’s the simple truth: if you want the problem or conflict to go away, you have to work to find a solution. That means facing your fears, your apprehensions, and the other person and working through the conflict.

Avoiding Hobson’s Choice in Mediation – Five Proven Strategies

June 22, 2020

Although similar to the “take it or leave it” ultimatum, it is more understated and less discernible to the uninitiated. Regrettably, it has become a familiar negotiation tactic by some attorneys in mediations. The purpose of this article is to both expose this ploy and discuss certain strategies and techniques that can be used to either prevent it altogether or minimize its consequences.

Who Are You, Anyway? – Disingenuous People in Negotiations

June 8, 2020

One of the most difficult yet important aspects of negotiations is to learn to detect inconsistencies or lies in other people’s accounts of the conflict. It’s difficult because most of us come from a place of relatively good will toward others, even in a competitive negotiation session… But not all of us.

Conflict in Schools – Principals and Teachers

June 1, 2020

Conflict in schools is becoming more and more common, especially between parents and teachers as well as teachers and principals. This post explains how to navigate these conflicts in a productive and effective manner without causing more problems in the process.

Clear Communication – Avoiding a Serbian Bog in Negotiation

May 25, 2020

Serbian Bog is a term that describes what occurs when one or more persons does not understand what another has said but continues on with the conversation as if they did. Just remember: it’s easy to get in and very difficult to get out.

Victimology 101 – Helping the Victim in Conflict Resolution

May 18, 2020

It is a fact that in many conflict resolution settings, such as mediations or settlement conferences, you may run into some people who are stuck in a sort of victim mentality. On the one hand, you don’t want to appear unsympathetic and cold-hearted. On the other, it’s important that you be able to navigate your path somehow through the conflict to ultimate resolution.