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The Reading Room

More Insight on Mediation and Negotiation

This is the place where I like to think out-loud and share helpful anecdotes, tips and insights on conflict resolution strategies. I hope you find useful information in these easy-to-read articles with helpful analogies. Enjoy the Reading Room!

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Shame Blinding (Subtle Shaming)

Some blinders we bring to a negotiation ourselves, but other blinders are brought to the table by the other party.  One of the more interesting …

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Positions vs. Interests

Arguably the most common blinder that we tend to wear in a negotiation is also a fundamental premise of mediation.  It is the idea that …

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BATNAS (Making Your Best Choice)

The first type of blinder is the simple failure to fully review all of your options (and the options of the other party) in a …

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Blinders (And other Principles of Mediation)

If you’ve ever seen a picture of a race-horse, you’ve probably seen them wearing “blinders” or “blinkers” – those little plastic cups that are placed …

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