by Hb Dev | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog
A few months ago, I spent a couple of days in and around Dublin, discussing an initiative on respectful political dialogue with politicians, academics and conflict resolution professionals. It was a privilege to spend time at Glencree (http://glencree.ie/), the centre...
by Hb Dev | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog
Clients who are new to mediation may think it is not important, or is rude, to try to tell their own advocates what they expect them to do to prepare for mediation. It is, after all, the lawyer’s responsibility to do their job and to do it well. However, lawyers don’t...
by Hb Dev | Sep 27, 2017 | Blog
Too often in mediation lawyers confront a familiar dilemma: Both sides have made offers and then offered concessions – but a huge gap remains between them. Everyone is frustrated, and no one wants to make a serious move in the face of the other’s intransigence....
by Hb Dev | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog
What do you do if you are in a conversation – which may include a mediation – with someone who is adamant and strident about his or her values and beliefs? In today’s polarized society, this is more likely to happen than ever before. How can you keep the...
