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 …
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 …
Most of us have only been exposed to hostage negotiations through movies and television shows, but the reality of the practice can only be experienced when we enter hostage negotiation training. Hostage negotiators, also known as crisis negotiators or a crisis negotiation team, are the first responders called in hostage situations or other difficult situations …
Let’s take a deeper look into Face Negotiation Theory. Have you ever been in a negotiation or conversation with someone where you suddenly notice yourself taking on a defensive stance to protect yourself? Maybe you have been more willing to give in a negotiation to help the other person or preserve what you believe the …
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 …
While all parts of the divorce process can be complex, asking your spouse to initiate a divorce can be one of the most challenging parts of the process. Learning how to ask for a divorce can be daunting when one spouse has decided that separation is the best thing for the family. Even when divorce …
Conflict resolution can be a tricky process, and even those familiar with mediation and negotiation tactics might not be aware of the distinction between positions versus interests. In essence, positions are what individuals say they want in an argument or disagreement – it’s their outwardly stated wishes for how to deal with the issue at …
Are you sure you are going to come out on top in the upcoming business negotiations, though you have just joined the bargaining team? Be careful, you may be suffering from overconfidence. According to Merriam-Webster.com, overconfidence is: “The quality of being overconfident; excessive confidence.” Overconfident, in turn, is defined as: “excessively or unjustifiably confident: …
What is a high-conflict personality? If you have ever been in a conflict with a person who seems keener on continuing and escalating the conflict than resolving it, you may be dealing with one. High-conflict personalities are not the easiest to have conversations with, especially if you need to resolve the conflict. However, high-conflict personalities …