January 2015 Blog Posts (24)

Taking Sides is the Easy Part

Taking sides in a conflict, no matter what it is, is the easiest part. Moving beyond it is hard.Why did I start thinking about this today? Because the Nevada legislature is a mere 28 days away from commencement. And on Saturday, I read a great article in the New York Times entitled:…

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Added by The Olive Branch Blog on January 5, 2015 at 11:32am — No Comments

Can You Mediate for Friends?

For mediators who see it as their job to get a deal done, it's unthinkable to mediate for friends, especially if the mediator is closer to one party than the other. But mediators who commit to being supportive of both parties find it much easier to work with friends. Hey, if you wouldn't treat your friends like mediation clients, maybe you aren't treating your clients right! Read the article…

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Added by ISCT by Dan Simon on January 3, 2015 at 8:28pm — No Comments

STRIKE VIOLENCE IN SA – “JUDICIAL SCRUTINY OF DUTY OF UNIONS TO CURB UNLAWFUL CONDUCT?”

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS

In terms of the Section 23(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 –“(2) Every worker has the right to…

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Added by Johann Scheepers on January 3, 2015 at 8:57am — No Comments

Out with the Old ...

It’s 2015!!!

I love the thought of a New Year. I can’t help but think of all the “new” things associated with it: new possibilities, new adventures, and new challenges.I also love thinking of the New Year as a time to be “out with the old.” I have clients who are committed to ending dysfunctional relationships on Dec. 31, and I know others who are ready to say…

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Added by The Olive Branch Blog on January 1, 2015 at 8:27pm — No Comments