Basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was known for his special way of driving toward the basket, and he perfected his famous “sky hook” skill. In addition, he regularly practiced yoga[1] to develop his flexibility to perfect his “sky hook”. This analogy can be applied to lawyers who have mediation training. Lawyers who develop mediation skills strengthen […]
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Sep
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Alternative dispute resolution, and in particular mediation, is constantly gaining new supporters. But who is holding back from further acceleration in the use of out-of-court dispute resolution? Are there clients who have not understood the advantages or their interests inherent in effective dispute resolution before court proceedings? Is it the advisers who put their financial […]
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This article was first published on brainzmagazine.com, where CEO and founder of WNI, Roar Thun Wægger is a Executive Contributor. Rationality is a myth. Instead, human behavior and circumstances are predictably irrational, especially in a conflict situation that negotiations often are. With a basic understanding of your brain negotiators can handle the human behavior significantly […]
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Author: Christopher Olsson Lønes, Certified mediator in MEKLE and facilitator in Wægger Negotiation Institute. In Rett24 on November 18, 2021, Haavind partner Pål Martin Abells urges judges to recuse themselves more frequently during mediation, “They are not going to judge the case anyway, so I wish judges would more often speak their minds during mediation.” […]