Publications

From White Smoke to Lasting Agreement: What Papal Elections and Mediation Teach Us About the Power of Process

When decisions must be made under pressure and parties have differing interests, it’s often not...

9 Ways to Strengthen Your Negotiation Skills – Reflections from the Field

After years of training and advising professionals across sectors and countries, I’ve seen the same...

This Is a Mind Game: Why Negotiation Challenges You – and How Brain Science Can Make You Better

At Wægger Negotiation Institute (WNI), we believe conflict resolution isn’t just about logic or tactics...

Mediation must become an integrated part of Norway’s trade policy

How can Norwegian businesses succeed in markets like India – when conflicts arise and the...

Workplace conflict – a matter of psychology and personality

Last week I, Roar Wægger, had the chance to work with some incredible people –...

Strengthening Internal Negotiation Awareness and Skills in Complex Negotiations

In today’s business world, organizations constantly engage in complex negotiations—whether with suppliers, clients, or internal...

Most leaders lose millions in negotiations—without even realizing it

The Boardroom Standoff: A Story Every Leader Knows It’s late afternoon in a high-rise office...

Finding Harmony Through Scandinavian Concepts: Hygge, Mysig, and Trivelig in Conflict Resolution

In the modern world, where disputes often escalate to unmanageable levels and tensions seem unavoidable,...

“I have learned that being nice is not the same as being weak.”

This reflection, shared at a Christmas concert last Sunday, perfectly captures the essence of “The Power...

Celebrating the Power of Negotiation with Venera Kusari!

On November 27th, the stunning LOTTE HOTEL YANGON became the hub of transformation as Ms....