In our rapidly evolving global human society, social conflicts are a persistent and pervasive reality. They arise from differences in beliefs, values, interests, or desires between groups or individuals. These conflicts can range from simple disagreements in social interaction to deeply rooted systemic issues, and they play a significant role in shaping our social behavior …
In an era where divisive rhetoric and polarizing debates seem to dominate the media landscape, the importance of civil discourse and mutual respect has never been more critical. But what exactly is civil discourse? And why is it essential in today’s society? This post will answer the question: what is civil discourse? In addition, we …
Conflict is an inevitable part of life and there are many types of conflict that we experience throughout our daily lives. They can manifest in our personal relationships, professional interactions, or even within ourselves as we grapple with internal dilemmas and desires. While conflict can often feel uncomfortable or distressing, it also presents opportunities for …
Principled negotiation is an interest-based approach that focuses on conflict management and resolution over getting the best possible deal. It comes from the ideas of Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton, who spearheaded the push for conflict resolution outside of positional bargaining. Negotiators rely on the underlying interests of the parties involved to determine …
Arbitration clauses have found their way into many contracts in recent years, and people will often be required to participate in binding arbitration proceedings when a dispute arises based on the contract. Finding a mandatory binding arbitration clause in an agreement can be surprising for some, but arbitration is a vital part of the alternative …
For those looking to begin a career in dispute resolution or hoping to become a professional mediator, the first step is often looking at the options to earn a mediator certification online. Mediation certification is not regulated by most states, so it can often be difficult to determine what mediation certification is the correct one …
Communication coaching can help identify the area of growth necessary to instill newfound confidence in your voice and personal growth. For many people effective communication comes easily; however, some people may struggle to find the confidence or social skills to effectively communicate. While these people may feel lost and struggle to handle public speaking or …
When blame is arbitrarily placed on a group, social psychology refers to this as the scapegoat theory or scapegoating. Throughout history, there have been examples of prejudice that has caused harm to targeted groups. Scapegoating serves to remove the blame from oneself or society in general and place it on a more acceptable target in …
Med-Arb is a long-standing and robust alternative dispute resolution practice that combines the mediation and arbitration processes. Med-Arb has become widely used in the last decade as an alternative dispute resolution process. A survey performed by David Lipsky and Ronald Seeber found that an astonishing forty percent of responding Fortune 1,000 corporations had engaged …
Opening statements in mediation set the tone for the rest of the mediation process. A mediation opening statement opens the mediation and begins the conciliatory process. Both the mediator and parties have the opportunity to set the stage for what they hope to accomplish and how they see the issues at hand. Because they hold …