Roger Fisher talks about his recent book, Beyond Reason and explains the importance of emotion. Negotiators should build rapport by expressing their appreciation of the other party/parties, expressing affiliation, autonomy, acknowledging each other’s status or expertise, and choosing a fulfilling role.
Mediation is an especially effective process for resolving issues that arise when a couple contemplates divorce. Mediation allows a husband and wife to make the decisions that are going to...
By Philip MulfordIn the days and hours before a mediation I can count on having at least two sets of thoughts or reactions: doubts about myself and my capacity to contribute, and...
By Ike Lasater, Julie StilesThere is an irony for those who lead within the walls of democracy. We hold the ideal of “people power,” where the people exist as the ideal decision making process...
By Wesley S. Helms
