INSIGHTS
Explore Morrow Mediation’s collection of dispute resolution articles
The Kids Are Alright*
End of year. Time to reflect and take stock. Time to recharge and reset.
Reality Testing: The Right Dose at The Right Time
No one begins a dispute thinking they might be wrong. This sense of moral and legal certainty is usually coupled with high expectations.
How Does Your Mediator Add Value?
Most of us don’t go to the symphony to watch the conductor or to a sporting event to see the referees in action, but imagine the chaos without their participation.
Power Imbalance: The Challenge of Levelling the Playing Field
In a recent blog post I focused on ten signs that your mediation may be headed for trouble. One of those indicators was power imbalance.
The Case Has Settled: Who Drafts the Minutes of Settlement?
After a long and, at times, challenging day at the mediation table, the parties have been rewarded with a resolution. But, the work is not done. As Samuel Goldwyn once said: “An oral contract is as good as the paper it's written on.”
The Joint Session: The Debate Continues
Is there a more polarizing topic in mediation practice today than the use of the joint session?
Mediation Game Changers
Mediation presents an opportunity for disputing parties to engage in purposeful dialogue that can effect change. Changes in opinion, understanding and perspective can have a groundbreaking impact on the mediation process and the outcome of negotiations. Below, I discuss three mediation game changers and their potential impact on effecting change.
Taylor Swift and Spotify: Building Reputation Capital Through Conflict
As the global market continues to expand and consumer options multiply, businesses can no longer rely on an exceptional product to succeed – they also need an exceptional reputation. We are living in a reputation economy.
Durable Outcomes Founded in Empathy
Whether a business deal has gone awry, an employment relationship has ended suddenly after many years, or an insurer and the insured disagree about the value of a claim, strong emotions will often be present in conflict.
Fight Like a Girl: Women and Negotiation
On June 26, 2014, a video entitled Always #LikeAGirl was posted on YouTube, and through it, over 47 million viewers have been inspired to ask themselves what it means to be a girl, or a woman, in our society.