

- May 2
- 11 min
The Dangers of Confidential Early Negotiated Settlements
Courts have long preferred early negotiated settlements but there are disadvantages. Courts need to be more discerning in accepting such.


- Apr 4
- 7 min
Are Disproportionate Numbers Persuasive?
Some believe that disproportionate numbers show discrimination. Critical thinkers know that these numbers set red flags. Research needed.


- Mar 7
- 7 min
Effective Problem Solving is Not a Star-Studded Event
Many problem solvers seek to be the STAR of the process rather than focusing on the goal of problem solving. This may not be helpful.


- Feb 7
- 7 min
Personality Matters in Mediation and Negotiation
Personality plays a role in creating conflict and resolving conflict. Personality is part nature, and part nurture.


- Jan 3
- 8 min
Negotiating a Workplace Violence Prevention Strategy -Case Study: Walmart Chesapeake, VA, Shooting
How to establish a workplace violence prevention approach that actually protects workers.


- Dec 6, 2022
- 11 min
Who Is Polarized and Un-Persuadable: Politicians or the Electorate?
Everyone is talking about the voters being Polarized but maybe it is the Politicians? Many Americans agree on many basic issues.


- Nov 1, 2022
- 7 min
Finnish Peacemaker Series Captures Many Negotiation Lessons
This 2020 Finnish Peacemaker Series captures many negotiation lessons. Peacemaker Ann-Mari Sundell tries the impossible with Turkey/Kurds.