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The following appeared in the Boston Globe, on September 23, 2016: WE OFTEN HEAR politicians expressing “hope” for the resolution of various disputes, even though it sounds trite and anodyne. But new research suggests that it does make a difference to one’s opponents. When informed that Palestinians had become more hopeful about peace in response […]
September 24, 2016
The former Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, was fond of telling his charges: “We are where we are–not where we want to be.” In a negotiation, it is easy to talk about what could have been and what should have been. While the review of the past has some relevancy in any negotiation, the parties […]
September 14, 2016
Attorney/Mediator Michael Aurit added his name to the many who have written articles on how to select a mediator. Attorney Aurit acknowledges the fact that his topic selection, is neither novel nor unique. However, in his article, found on mediate.com, Mr. Auritt defines the role of the mediator in terms of her/his ability to create […]
September 10, 2016
We think of mediation often in terms of current needs such as child support, alimony, division of property, etc. However, future issues are no less important in a mediation agreement. Future-looking issues may include: *Methods for resolving future disputes *Paying for future parties, weddings, etc. *Methods by which future expenses (e.g. medical, mental health, etc.) […]
September 26, 2016
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