Mediation is not a new concept in the Kenyan culture. It was traditionally used to settle disputes. It was used...
By Njoki NyanjuiDo you often feel introverted, generally preferring to be in a small group of trusted friends than in a large...
By John LandeA panel discussion featuring four experts who will discuss how divorce mediation can help you through the process and deal with...
By Leyla Balakhane, Chip RoseYou may be wondering what Disney's Encanto movie has to do with negotiation. Negotiation is everywhere in the conversations we...
By Bob BordoneFor those disputants who have found that there is no pertinent binding or legal remedy to their problems or where...
By Sharon Kendrick-JohnsonI was at a concert of the LA Philharmonic one recent Sunday afternoon to hear some ballet music, including Stravinsky’s...
By Maria SimpsonBack in the early 80’s when mediation was just taking hold as an alternative to court, joint session held first...
By Paul RajkowskiIn 1970, while enrolled in UCLA’s doctoral program in the behavioral sciences, I took the Myers Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI)...
By Ralph KilmannHow many times have we heard the refrain,” But, it is not fair!” or “I just want to be fair...
By Phyllis PollackThe Agreement to Conflict Within relationships we care about, professional or personal, those we hope will keep-up their stride for...
By Keren Khaya AbramsIn coaching we often suggest clients that they “keep Amy in the backseat” when you’re in a conflict. We are...
By Denise French, MAFF, CVA, CDFA, CRPCThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency which enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, will release Tuesday two reports on...
By Mylene Chan“The only thing blame does it to keep the focus off you when you are looking for external reasons to...
By Cinnie NobleMost settlement agreements provide that the entire action shall be dismissed and the court shall retain jurisdiction under Code of...
By Michael DilibertoWhen you have an ongoing child custody dispute and you’re headed to mediation, you may want to include your new...
By Ben ColtrinOur shame stories can fuel conflict. Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, know that I...
By Lorraine SegalThe world of health care has changed dramatically during the past two years. It was already experiencing various pressures, and...
By Lisbeth M. BulmashMediation is an excellent choice when two upcoming spouses want a neutral process to discuss and finalize the financial terms...
By Roseann VanellaIt’s time for mediation to claim its place as a stand-alone profession freed from being just an alternative to the...
By Greg RooneyLeonard Cohen’s protest song about terrorism was, he said in a 1988 interview, about the power of ideas to shake...
By Tony GuiseTop 10 Questions About Child Support One of the most talked-about issues in separation is the issue of child support....
By Marian GrandeWho is Determining Your Self-Worth? I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for...
By Ralph KilmannThis article is part of a series of perspectives on eviction mediation program development that is being supported by the American Arbitration...
By Jennifer ShackIn coaching we often suggest clients that they “keep Amy in the backseat” when you’re in a conflict. We are...
By Denise French, MAFF, CVA, CDFA, CRPCI’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...
By Ralph KilmannMy father encouraged us to be handy. He encouraged us to read the instructions and do it ourselves if we...
By Mordechai RhineIn Ontario, most separating parents are able to resolve disagreements over decision-making responsibility (formerly known as custody) and parenting time...
By Ben ColtrinMany organizations seem to have a strong avoiding culture, which can best be investigated with a specific change in TKI instructions. Instead...
By Ralph KilmannThe American Bar Association published a story warning us all to be careful about settling by email. It recited the...
By Phyllis PollackIt’s somewhat counterintuitive to think and say we actually laugh at our interpersonal disputes! But, in my work as a...
By Cinnie Noble