Since this column opened several months ago, there have been a number of good and thoughtful comments received and added,...
By Carl J. Debevec
The two basic principles of achieving creative results are: (1) conflict or incongruity of some type precedes all creative results;...
By John CooleyWith credit to Mark Twain, the human race is the only species that has the ability to laugh at itself,...
By Carl J. DebevecQuestion: “How many mediators does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Mediator: “So what I hear you saying is...
By Carl J. Debevec
CASPER MILQUETOAST: Shy, wallflower type. Sits back, says little, let’s the parties run the show. Believes mediator’s presence is sufficient...
By Edward P. Ahrens
The Andy Griffith episode of “A Feud is a Feud” tells a folksy tale about the challenges a mediator faces...
By Paula Young
We must always tell what we see. Above all, and this is more difficult, we must always see what we...
By Edward P. AhrensPart I: The Art of Conflict Resolution “You can not depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of...
By Debra Gerardi
This article will be published in CPR Alternatives in Spring, 2002.Recently, I confronted the most difficult challenge of my 21...
By Jeffrey Krivis