Category: Negotiations

Most of us would probably agree that a key to alleviating unnecessary conflict in negotiations is honest, effective communication. Honest, effective communication is achieved by a number of strategies discussed in this site and what is important to remember is this: you bring yourself into every conversation, classroom, career, relationship, and situation. And sometimes “who you are” (i.e., your emotions, political views, educational level, personality, sexual orientation, etc.) can skew your attempts to really listen to another and empathize with their position.

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.

Success at Work – Ability to Resolve Conflict is Key (Ezine Article)

August 28, 2020

What does it take to get ahead in your career? More than technical expertise, more than degrees or certifications, more than anything else, it takes people skills. People who know how to treat staff fairly, who work with others collaboratively, who know how to negotiate and problem solve. These are the people that will succeed.

Conflict Stories – From Confrontation to Collaboration (Ezine Article)

August 6, 2020

Hardly constructive, these exchanges resemble debates or ping-pong games and serve only to inflame emotions and entrench the participants. How do normally intelligent and articulate people fall into such unproductive patterns? And what can be done about it? The answers to both questions lie in the roles we instinctively and sometimes unconsciously adopt when confronted by 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.

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.

Conflict Resolution Training – When Personal Safety is an Issue (Ezine Article)

May 21, 2020

Surprisingly for most people, one of the reasons many attempts at conflict resolution fail is the desire to keep emotion out of the equation. People will look at content and make a decision on how to proceed with the conflict but want to disregard emotions. However, how we feel about our values and the emotional aspects of the conflict is of a very high importance.

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.

Resolving Team Conflict – Nine Steps to Constructive Resolution (Ezine Article)

May 15, 2020

If you’ve ever worked on a team where one or more of the team members are in conflict, then you know just how stressful this situation can be. Left unresolved, conflicts between individuals can fester, spill over into the team’s relationships, and seriously hinder productivity. What’s a team leader to do?

The 3 Traffic Lights to Conflict Resolution

May 11, 2020

Conflict is what helps individuals and society as a whole progress over time. Without conflict, we’d be right back where we started from with no collective improvement nor growth. The key to productive conflict is being able to reach a solution without causing more problems in the process.