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Being Unconditionally Constructive

by Kathryn Munn | Aug 17, 2021 | Agreement, Conflict, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Conmercial Disputes, CPD, Dealing with Difficult People, Family, Interest-based Negotiation, Lawsuits, Leadership, LSUC CPD, Mediation, Mediation Courses, Mediator Training, Negotiation, Principled Negotiation, Workplace

Being unconditionally constructive means that in a relationship with you, I should do only those things that are both good for the relationship and good for me, whether or not you reciprocate. Being unconditionally constructive is a way to describe the basis for a good working relationship whether it is between nations, organizations, or individuals, and whether the relationship is long-term or a one-time negotiation. It does not matter whether they follow my example; I choose how I will work with them.

Build your conflict resolution skills this fall ! Still space in Fundamentals of Mediation starting September 28.

by Kathryn Munn | Sep 8, 2016 | Agreement, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Interest-based Negotiation, Lawyers, LSUC CPD, Mediation, Mediation Courses, Mediator Training, Paralegals, Principled Negotiation, Workplace

According to a survey by the American Management Association, managers typically spend at least 24% of their time managing conflict. Based on my own experience this estimate seems low.
What was not included were the statistics about how many managers fear conflict or struggle to manage conflict. And then there is the impact of mismanaged conflict on other employees, on workteams and on the business itself, whatever the mission of the organization is.

Why do I Need to Know the Fundamentals of Mediation?

by Kathryn Munn | Feb 19, 2016 | Agreement, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, CPD, Dealing with Difficult People, Family business succession, Harassment and Bullying, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Impasse, Interest-based Negotiation, Lawsuits, Lawyers, LSUC CPD, Mediation, Mediation Courses, Mediator Training, Negotiation, Paralegals, Principled Negotiation, Strong Emotion, Workplace

Whatever your reason is
Fundamentals of Mediation is an opportunity to build your practical skills to manage and resolve conflict.
Next course dates April 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12, 2016. Early registration discount until March 4, 2016.
Don’ t miss this opportunity.

Educating Mediators ≠ Educating Lawyers

by Kathryn Munn | Dec 30, 2015 | Agreement, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, CPD, Interest-based Negotiation, Lawyers, LSUC CPD, Mediation, Mediation Courses, Mediator Training, Negotiation, Paralegals, Principled Negotiation, Workplace

“What is the difference between educating lawyers and educating mediators”?
One difference is a result of basic brain function. In general, legal education requires declarative memory whereas mediator education requires procedural memory.

Lawyers and Paralegals: Fundamentals of Mediation Contains CPD hours

by Kathryn Munn | Aug 15, 2015 | Conflict, Conflict Resolution, CPD, Dealing with Difficult People, Impasse, Lawyers, LSUC CPD, Mediation, Mediation Courses, Mediator Training, Paralegals, Workplace

Our basic course, Fundamentals of Mediation on September 30, October 1, 2, 5, and 6, 2015 is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada for CPD.
This program contains 1.25 Professionalism Hours and 38.75 Substantive Hours.

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