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Negotiating First Impressions

First impressions in a dispute resolution process is important. They are psychologically complex both consciously and subconsciously.

Is Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky Ready for the Multi-Faceted Negotiations?

Ukrainian President Zelensky must be nimble and flexible in his multi-facet negotiations with Russia, U.S., EU and NATO. Each, challenging!

Americans Rightly Expect Fairness in the Legal System

Americans have the right to expect fairness throughout the legal system including dispute resolution options including mediation/arbitration

Dispute Resolution: Anticipate and Embrace Change

Dispute resolvers need to anticipate and embrace change which is inevitable. Negotiators and Mediators need to be agile.

Movie: Munich-The Edge of War. Negotiation Lessons?

This is the second time in our history that there has come back from Germany to Downing Street peace with honour. I believe it is peace...

Surprisingly, Hostage Negotiation Follows Basic Negotiation Precepts

There are unique aspects to hostage negotiations, but generally hostage negotiations follow the basic negotiation precepts.

Crisis Negotiation Demands Honesty and Transparency

Crisis Negotiation demands the essential elements of other types of negotiation: managing emotions, patience, relationship building.

How to Negotiate with Challenging People (aka President Vladimir Putin)

People such as Vladimir Putin are considered to be Narcissistic, Bullying, Dictators. At times, there must be dealings with them. How?

The Multi-Door Courthouse-Part 4: District of Columbia Story

The American Bar Association created an experiment: The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Initiative in 3 sites resulting in success!

Multi-Door Dispute Resolution-Part 3: The Houston Story

The American Bar Association created a unique program: The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Program. Tulsa, Houston DC were the sites.