Diversity Articles
Interview with Nina Meierding
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Nina Meierding filmed as part of Mediate.com's 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Bio-physiology and DR
Studies of the human response to conflict have confirmed that at the level of our body the response is the same as the human response to stress.
Expanding The Benefits of An Apology!
On July 13, 2017, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed an Apology Law.
What Leads to Cooperation and Competition?
This article is part of a series based on the ideas of Morton Deutsch.
ADR and Religion
What is the relevance of religion to ADR? This question is very different to considering the relevance of ADR to religion.
Spirit of Dialogue - Book Review
This is a book review by Todd Jarvis of The Spirit of Dialogue: Lessons from Faith Traditions in Transforming Conflict by Aaron Wolf.
World Peace: How Do We Keep Nations from Thermonuclear War?
This article describes ideas on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.
Into the Mediator's Gray Zone
Like other mediators and arbitrators, I work in the gray zone of human affairs, the interstitial area between hard positions, contending oppositions, and powerfully different assertions about what is “the truth.”
Bill Richardson: America’s hostage negotiation strategy is broken
"The blame is theirs. The lesson for us is that America’s hostage negotiation strategy is broken."
Increased Complexity of Commercial Disputes Requires a New Approach
The cost of commercial litigation continues to rise, as a highly politicized world produces pervasive economic and policy uncertainty.
5 Counter-intuitive Conflict Resolution Habits Worth Developing
Conflict resolution skills alone will only get you so far.
The Wisdom of Native Americans
Native American wisdom focuses on healing wounds, and bringing peace through good feelings, not fear. While mediations are focused principally on legal issues, Native American wisdom teaches us to be mindful of a person's emotional damage as well.
Embrace Failure: Get A Good Result in Mediation
Instead of going into a mediation like it’s “déjà vu,” try to think about it as “vuja de.” In other words, it won’t be the same as it has been before.
Winning
In the analyses of this week's budget deal, whether from the politicians of both parties or from the pundits, mostly we are hearing about which side scored the most points.
Interview with Michael Lewis
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Michael Lewis, a long-time leader in the field of mediation, filmed as part of Mediate.com's ' Views from the Eye of the Storm' Series.
Fascinating Simulation of Political Mediation in Scotland
The deliberative process this mediator conducted is such a stark contrast to the sharp political polarization and poor communication in the US these days.
Negotiating Like a Woman - How Gender Impacts Communication between the Sexes
Anyone who has ever been married will admit that men and women argue differently. It should be no surprise to learn that women and men negotiate differently as well.
Let the Judge Decide! - The End of Conflict or Just the Beginning?
I have talked about peoples assumption that bringing a divorce case in front of the judge would end their conflict. On the contrary letting the judge decided might cause more conflict in the end.
Disputing at a Panchayat Meeting
When I was twenty-two years old, I did a two-year stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Here is a brief account of a dispute resolution meeting with a local governing council called the panchayat.
On Apologies…. Once Again!
If poorly worded, an apology can only exacerbate the situation rather than ease the hurt and pain caused by the initial faux pas.
New Jersey Mediation will Create a Hub for Mediation of International Disputes
David Weiss, the Director of the Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR) at New Jersey City University. , is interviewed by Laura A. Kaster, President of the Justice Marie L. Garibaldi New Jersey Alternative Dispute Resolution Inn of Court.
Putting Away Childish Things
This article discusses engaging with “the enemy,” building relationships, separating people from the problem, listening to and understanding deeply, finding “win-win” solutions to intractable problems based on interests rather than polarised positions, and accepting and acknowledging our own imperfections.
De-escalate Anger With This Straightforward Invitation
When someone is emotionally swamped by anger, it can be helpful to redirect them temporarily away from their feelings and engage their cognitive capacities.
Navajo Dispute Resolution, Trump’s Tweets and the Lessons of Little Big Horn
I recently read a Daily Good story about Navajo Indian peacemaking, a seven-step process focused on restoring relationships, a notion the Navajo refer to as “K’e”.
The Election Wasn’t About What You Make, But About Who You Know
Two theories about conflict, and particularly about means of diminishing conflict, hold promise in understanding the election, though not necessarily in ameliorating the conflicts revealed there.
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