Intergroup conflict might arise in any workplace, as there are a variety of groups working together to support and further the mission of the company. Some groups are defined by job title—the accountants, the lawyers, the marketing team. Other groups are defined by project or subject area. Still, others may be defined by the level …
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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.
Is a Mandatory Settlement Conference, a Mediation? How does it work? Is it confidential? What should you expect? Learn more from ADR Times.
When we find ourselves in the midst of a dispute that requires a greater exposure to the legal system, the system can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. This is where attorneys will often step in to fill the gap.
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 …
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A BATNA is the best alternative to a negotiated agreement, and the WATNA is the worst alternative to a negotiated agreement. Analysis and discussion of how to determine what each party’s BATNA and WATNA is and then the best ways to utilize this knowledge will be the focus of this set of articles.
A BATNA is the best alternative to a negotiated agreement, and the WATNA is the worst alternative to a negotiated agreement. Analysis and discussion of how to determine what each party’s BATNA and WATNA is and then the best ways to utilize this knowledge will be the focus of this set of articles.
A BATNA is the best alternative to a negotiated agreement, and the WATNA is the worst alternative to a negotiated agreement. Analysis and discussion of how to determine what each party’s BATNA and WATNA is and then the best ways to utilize this knowledge will be the focus of this set of articles.
In the first of this pair of articles, we discussed the definition of a power imbalance, identified the types of power that may be utilized against another party, and the early signs of a power imbalance. Once a neutral identifies that one of the parties has more power than the other and is using their power to make the negotiations end in their favor, it is important for the neutral to act quickly to attempt to bring the power in the negotiations into balance between the parties.
One of the most noticeable issues that could arise in a negotiation or mediation is an imbalance of power. Often one of the hardest issues to overcome if the neutral or the parties are not prepared, and still difficult when the neutral is prepared, an imbalance can easily throw an otherwise successful dispute resolution process.
