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What Makes a Good Mediator?

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What makes a good mediator? And how is it that mediators—who themselves lack any power to impose a solution—nevertheless often lead bitter disputants to agreement?

Of course, serious mediation training and substantive expertise are critical, as is keen analytic skill. But according to a survey by Northwestern University law professor Stephen Goldberg, veteran mediators believe that establishing rapport is more important to effective mediation than employing specific mediation techniques and tactics.

Gandhi Wisdom

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by Gary CohenGandhi wisdom: Gandhi showed his wisdom in how he handled people that were difficult. This story is a great lesson for all who deal with difficult people.The post Gandhi Wisdom appeared first on Elements of Leadership.

The Conflict in Ukraine and How it is Portrayed in the Media

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The Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution is pleased to present:
The Conflict in Ukraine and How it is Portrayed
in the Media
with
Irina Gordienko
Correspondent for Novaya Gazeta,
Nieman Fellow
 and
Vera Mironova
Graduate Research Fellow
at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
 
Monday, March, 9, 2015
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Tsai Auditorium, Weatherhead Center
1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
 
About the

Negotiation and Leadership Skills: Jerry Brown Re-Frames a Deal at High Speed

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Negotiation skills and leadership techniques often go hand-in-hand in creating win-win deals for negotiators and their counterparts. In trying to fund the US' first-ever high-speed rail line in California, Democrat Jerry Brown has employed a variety of different negotiation strategies and leadership styles to bring the parties to the table to work towards an agreement.

A Role for Negotiation in Promoting Women’s Rights and Security in the Middle East and North Africa

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The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School is pleased to present:
A Role for Negotiation
in Promoting Women’s Rights and Security
in the Middle East and North Africa
with
Hibaaq Osman
Founder and CEO of Karama
 
Wednesday, March 11
2:30 – 4:00 PM
Hauser 104
Harvard Law School campus
Free and open to the public.
 
About the Speaker:
Somali born Hibaaq Osman is the founder of the NGO Karama. Karama, which means

Can Mediation Settle the James Brown Dispute?

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Back in 2000, James Brown, the legendary “Godfather of Soul,” signed a will leaving most of his estate—valued up to $100 million—to provide scholarships to needy children. In an audio tape, the musician explained that he hoped to cement his legacy with these good deeds. In the will, Brown also set aside scholarship funds for

James Baker: The Man Who Made Washington Work

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The PON Film Series is pleased to present:
James Baker:
The Man Who Made Washington Work
Join us for a screening and discussion with
writer and director Eric Stange,
moderated by Professor James Sebenius, Harvard Business School
 
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
7:00 PM
Langdell Hall South, Harvard Law School
Free admission; public welcome. Refreshments will be served.
 
About the film:
Narrated by Tom Brokaw, James

Teaching Negotiation: A Symposium On Excellence & Innovation For Teachers & Trainers

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This program is designed for anyone who teaches negotiation, dispute resolution, or conflict analysis across any field (e.g., law, business, international relations, social work, peace studies, public policy, urban planning, environmental studies, and engineering).

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