Understanding Bias
"Bias is an interesting force. You can't expect to live life without bias, but you can live life self-aware or self-aware of the risk..." Words of astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, discussing the use of science to overcome bias. Continue reading to learn more about implicit and explicit bias.
Do the facts and the law really matter in mediation?
Joel Reck discusses how much the facts and applicable law matter in a mediation. He argues that some times a successful mediation depends primarily on the parties willingness to settle.
Unexpected Outcomes: A True Story of a Mediation
David Matz shares an unexpected outcome from mediation during a mentoring session in Small Claims Court. His story reminds us that no matter how far apart parties may seem, you can find underlying interests and develop creative solutions.
What does it mean to be a "neutral"?
Brad, David, Jane and Amy discuss neutrality and what it means to our organization. We promote difficult conversations as a way to better understand one another and ourselves. We offer an invitation to join the conversation and have a productive dialogue as we explore our values as conflict resolution specialists.
