Relationships become stronger, more enduring, and closer through conflict resolution. Conflict cannot be resolved if anyone feels criticized, blamed, devalued, shamed, or humiliated. Plan on frequent ...

Joel Salinas, a Harvard neurologist, and Robert Bordone, a Harvard lawyer, are experts in the study of conflict. But their communication styles are quite different: Salinas, with over a decade of ...

Conflict in the workplace is often viewed as a bad thing, but when managed effectively, I've found it can actually help foster growth, innovation and stronger relationships among team members. By ...

Mismanaged conflict in the workplace can lead to decreased productivity, low morale, and even turnover. Implementing effective conflict resolution strategies can transform potential setbacks into ...

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As an American diplomat in India, Guatemala and Ecuador, as well as a Foreign Service Officer negotiating with unions and management within the U.S. State Department, I spent a lifetime learning the ...

The choice of language in a negotiation is often considered a technical issue, not something that could influence the outcome. But new research published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution finds ...

Become an expert. Make an impact. Get paid. Were you the mediator when your siblings fought? Are you the friend who helps diffuse the group drama? Are you interested in conflict resolution, psychology ...