Navigating the Complexity of Social Conflicts

social conflicts

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 …

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Earn Your Mediator Certification Online

Mediator Certification Online

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 …

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Communication Coaching: How It Can Help You

Communication Coaching

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 …

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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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What Is Med-Arb?

What is Med-Arb

  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 …

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A Checklist for Mediation Opening Statements

A Checklist for Mediation Opening Statements

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 …

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Coercive Power: How it Impacts Your Employees

Coercive Power

Coercive power is a concept created by social psychologists John French and Bertram Raven, who defined the different types of social power used and abused in everyday life. Have you ever been threatened with a punishment if you did not complete a task? Maybe your parents told you that you would be grounded if you …

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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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What Is a Notary Bond? An In-Depth Look

What Is a Notary Bond

A notary bond, also referred to as a notary surety bond, is a legally binding contract designed to protect the public from misconduct or negligence by a notary public. It is a crucial part of the notary public’s profession and is required in most U.S. states before a notary can be commissioned or licensed to perform …

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Using Communication Skills Training to Further Yourself

Almost everyone could do with a little communication skills training. Most people will have a moment in their lives when communication feels difficult or cumbersome. For some. this will be the result of a clash in personalities or a specific person who makes work and life difficult. For others, a shift in their personal life …

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