by James Dykeman | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog, Featured, News, Top, workplace
Unresolved conflicts in the workplace, be it interpersonal disputes or organizational misalignments, can inflict significant harm on employee morale, operational efficiency, and business outcomes. These conflicts, often rooted in clashing perceptions, goals, or values...
by James Dykeman | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, News
As disputes and disagreements are inevitable, the role of conflict resolution practitioners has grown significantly, providing invaluable assistance in resolving conflicts peacefully and constructively. For those considering a career change into this field and...
by James Dykeman | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog, News
Conflict resolution professionals are pivotal in fostering harmony and understanding in diverse interpersonal settings. While initial training equips them with fundamental skills, the journey of a mediator is ongoing and demands continuous learning. Mediators undergo...
by James Dykeman | Jul 10, 2023 | News
It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of my great friend and colleague, Hans-Georg Mähler. He seemed so much larger than life; it’s hard to imagine he’s no longer with us. In 1988, when I was living with my family for a sabbatical year in France, I...
by James Dykeman | Jun 8, 2023 | Book Review, Inside Out, News, Top 3
Inside Out: How Conflict Professionals Can Use Self-Reflection to Help Their Clients by Gary J. Friedman is an insightful and thought-provoking book authored by a renowned expert in conflict resolution. This book serves as a valuable guide to understanding the crucial...
by James Dykeman | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, News, Top
Don’t be afraid to try new things and branch out from what you know to new and uncharted territory – that’s what the social media gurus are always saying when talking about going for a promotion or changing careers. Make a change, they say. The realities are often...
by James Dykeman | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, News, Top
How do we approach a conflict scenario when the odds seem stacked against us? This imbalance can seem most plain when a person with apparent wealth sits across from someone with few financial resources. In this scenario, as often plays out in the courts, those with...
by James Dykeman | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, Book Review, News, Top
The Dynamics of Conflict: A Guide to Engagement and Intervention by Bernard S. Mayer is a comprehensive and practical guide for conflict resolution and mediation professionals. Mayer has structured the book in a way that is easy to follow and provides clear...
by James Dykeman | Dec 9, 2022 | Blog, Impact 4, News
Training program encourages looking within to find a way forward NEW YORK, Dec. 2022 – When Ukrainian mediator Tatyana Bilyk approached the Center for Understanding in Conflict (CUC) about conducting training for conflict-resolution professionals still operating...
by James Dykeman | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Book Review, News
In Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart, author Jim Doty tells the story of his challenging childhood spent living in poverty with parents struggling with addiction and mental health...
