There are a variety of specialties that fall under the umbrella of mediation services. Some of them are topical and address a specific field, such as healthcare; others are tools that are used by mediators in the course of their work, such as neutral evaluations. This article takes a brief look at the types of…

When conflict arises in your organization, your main concern is to stay calm and de-escalate the situation as quickly as possible. The quicker you contain an argument, the less likely it will escalate into a damaging and costly problem. Harmful or negative conflict requires taking action to keep it from corroding the team dynamic and…

The pandemic ushered in a new era of working remotely, and this work paradigm is still popular among many employees who value more work-life balance. However, conflict doesn’t stop with remote work. In fact, it may increase or show up in different ways. Conflict that’s not addressed tends to grow and spread. It is vital…

Conflict in organizations can get very pricey. From litigation to replacing employees, the cost of conflict adds up quickly. Did you know that… The cost of defending an employment case up through trial ranges between $75,00 – $125,000 and to take a case to the jury ranges from $175,000 – $250,000 The cost of replacing…

Many of us are aware of the destructive patterns of bias and discrimination that we have inherited from earlier generations. And on a broad spectrum, many of us have every intention of disengaging from those destructive behaviors and building an increasingly egalitarian world. However, those good intentions may not be enough to reverse the damage…

Are you dealing with a difficult colleague in your workplace – that person you dread bumping into with your morning coffee, the one you hope will be assigned to a different position, take on a different project, go to a different office? Many of us have had the experience of feeling pitted against someone impossible…