In a group negotiation there are a host of interests that need to be addressed. Parties often distrust one…
If you follow this blog you have seen commentary on soft skills or what I refer to as the critical skills of…
During this time of sheltering in place, it is still important to stay connected with others. Even Abraham…
When a deal looks like it is lost, the perspective of both sides is to simply dig and go to the next level…
With many people transitioning from the office to home or from infrequently in the office to permanently in…
With that impact of the Corvid -19 virus a lot more of us are working in isolation at home or at other venues…
We are in an interesting time. Never have we seen a pandemic like this before in our lives. What if you are…
When everyone is aligned and on the same page that feels great emotionally, mentally and physically. Is that…
Managers try to set goals for their employees that are developed with the best of intentions, but the real…
Conflict is not all bad. Conflict is very good when focused on a well-defined problem. Conflict in this sense…
Many articles have been written regarding the five conflict management styles we use every day. Similarly,…
Here are some tips on negotiating closure whether at work, home or in life. Working on my latest book (no…
Constructive positive dissent if managed well can be very beneficial in finding a resolution to a conflict.…
Some very famous and well-known people have been quoted about teamwork and collaboration. We know what…
We have been taught from an early age to think in threes. ABC, 123, three little pigs, three blind mice,…
Working with attorneys, accountants, appraisers and business owners I see a lot stress and issues associated…
When you think of negotiations, do you think about the IRS? With all of the negatives on TV about the big bad…
Most people understand each other’s positions and often the interests of each other. The hang up can instead…
Collaborative leadership is all about giving employees a voice, a chance and autonomy in decision making.…
As a researcher, writer and speaker that focus on collaboration and overcoming conflict one of the sources…
You may have heard to follow your passions, but if your passions are not financially viable this could be a…
It can seem like a maze when addressing conflicts in a family business. Running a business is hard and…
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This past week I was fortunate to hear Sybil L. Dunlop speak on Implicit Bias at the Minnesota State Bar…
It has actually been found that speaking to yourself in the second or third person rather than the first…
Would you like to work in a more collaborative environment? Studying improvisation, generations and various…
There is no question that now is a very stressful time. At the same time the rate of change is as slow as it…
Would you like to know how to communicate with those that don’t what to hear you at all? Do you have those…
Often times leadership comes up with an idea, works the idea and then plans to implement the latest…
When you think of conflict at work, what comes to mind? Wouldn’t it be great to have a relatively simple…