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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.

Are Disproportionate Numbers Persuasive?

Some believe that disproportionate numbers show discrimination. Critical thinkers know that these numbers set red flags. Research needed.

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.

Personality Matters in Mediation and Negotiation

Personality plays a role in creating conflict and resolving conflict. Personality is part nature, and part nurture.

Negotiating a Workplace Violence Prevention Strategy -Case Study: Walmart Chesapeake, VA, Shooting

How to establish a workplace violence prevention approach that actually protects workers.

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.

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.

Persuasion Issues: Netflix's Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story

Netflix's Dahmer the Monster series is excellent in presenting issues of Persuasion both by Dahmer, the legal system and neighbors.

How Can the US Negotiate to Protect Taiwan from China?

As it relates to Taiwan and China, we are committed to protecting the security and supporting the security of the people of Taiwan… if...

Know When to Stop Negotiating: Success! Goals Achieved

Many movements begin with a reasonable goal but often not identified. So, even after success they keep agitating to the extremes. Why?