Using Principled Negotiation

Principled Negotiation

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 …

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Scapegoat Theory: The Role of Prejudice

Scapegoat Theory

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 …

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Resolution vs Solution | How to Properly Solve a Conflict

Resolution vs Solution

The first step to effectively solving a conflict is to understand the difference between a resolution and a solution. The conflict has a way of repeating itself over and over, especially if it is not addressed correctly and a firm decision has not been made.  Addressing a conflict correctly includes identifying the key differences between …

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The Best Negotiation Books of 2023

The 10 Best Negotiation Books of 2020

Are you looking for the best negotiation books? Most people want to get what they desire and overcome obstacles. Here is where negotiation strategies can come into play. There are countless books about negotiation skills, but which is the best option? Learning to bargain is relatively easy with the right tools. Negotiating skills are essential, …

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How to Develop Mediation Competency

Mediation Competency

Whether you’re a professional mediator, a manager seeking to address workplace disputes, or someone looking to improve your personal relationships, developing mediation competency is essential. Mediation is a valuable skill that can help individuals resolve conflicts and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key components of mediation competency and discuss practical …

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Anchoring Negotiation

Anchoring in Negotiation

When does anchoring negotiation appear? How much to pay to settle a dispute or anchor price to purchase an item or settle a dispute is one of the most important decisions to be made before the negotiation process begins. A great many factors will influence the decision.  Someone considering settlement will take into account, among …

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Emancipation in California

Emancipation in California

How does Emancipation in California of Minor work? Let’s take a look. What is the emancipation of a minor? Emancipation of a minor (CA Fam Code section 7002) refers to the legal process of releasing a minor child from parental control, the legal way of making them a legal adult before they reach the “age …

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What is an Amicable Divorce?

Amicable Divorce

What is an amicable divorce? When a divorce process is inevitable, a couple may begin to evaluate their options to resolve their divorce inexpensively and as cooperatively as possible. This question will especially crop up when the parties are on good terms with one another but must separate their lives. An amicable divorce process may seem …

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What is Arbitration in Law?

What is arbitration? As arbitration has grown in popularity and success, many businesses, individuals, and countries have begun to use the alternative dispute resolution process to resolve their contract and commercial disputes. International arbitration has also grown as a tool to bridge the legal systems of multiple countries. Arbitration can be a helpful tool to …

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