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. [...]