by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Feb 7, 2021 | General, Interests versus Positions, Preparing for Mediation, Talk First
Physicist Richard Feynman once said, “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.” One way we fool ourselves is by imagining we know more than we do; we think we are experts. This podcast on Hidden Brain,...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | May 15, 2020 | Preparing for Mediation, Virtual Mediations
It’s difficult to stay engaged on virtual platforms. A humorous perspective on Zoom fatigue or our attention deficit: #communicationiskey #effectivecommunication...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Sep 27, 2017 | Preparing for Mediation
How Do I Prepare For Mediation? Q: What are the basic principles of mediation? A: Mediation is based upon principles of communication, negotiation, facilitation and problem solving that emphasizes: The needs and interest of the parties Fairness Procedural flexibility...