A few weeks ago, my lovely Sara and I were hiking on a very remote trail in the Adirondacks. Several miles from a trailhead, at the intersection of two trails, we stopped by a stream to admire the view and … Continue reading →
(…and why I don’t charge for them) Before deciding how to resolve a conflict, a decision must be made about what process should be used. I offer a complimentary consultation to help folks determine whether mediation is the right option. … Continue reading →
Productivity can decrease significantly when key members of your business or organization have unresolved interpersonal or workplace-related issues. These conflicts can be as a result of perceived or actual employment situations, race, age or sex discrimination, business practices and/or conflicts … Continue reading →
*A LOT! Several years ago, at an advanced Harvard Program on Negotiation training in conflict resolution, my professor shared a very simple story that I have found to be useful in explaining a methodology that I frequently use in my … Continue reading →
Recently, in an initial consultation with a couple, the husband lamented that his divorce had happened to him. When I asked him what he meant by that statement, he said that he felt powerless … that his wife had made … Continue reading →
If you have ever experienced a key employee go through a divorce, this article is for you. The trauma experienced by a divorce often results in debilitating anxiety, overwhelming vulnerability and an inability to cope. In the workplace, this translates … Continue reading →
UPDATE: Download a PDF of these Strategies A recurring theme in my practice is the question of how to convince a reluctant spouse to participate in mediation. Here’s the scenario: The person calling me is usually the spouse who is … Continue reading →
All professions are governed by an objective set of ethical standards and the mediation profession is no exception. Ethics and practice standards provide integrity to the mediation process by informing consumers of what they can expect from their mediator and … Continue reading →
The American Bar Association also has a resource section that provides information about mediation: what it is, how it relates to the Law, its advantages, details of the process, which matters can be resolved through mediation and how to choose … Continue reading →
We’ve all experienced it on some level: When we are upset or engaged in conflict, we resort to emailing or texting rather than communicating in person. In today’s world, we have the ability to hide behind our technology and “communicate” … Continue reading →
