by James Dykeman | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog, Top
Conflict at work is often described in operational terms: a breakdown in communication, a stalled project, a difficult employee, a strained team, a missed objective. Those descriptions are not wrong, but they are incomplete. Conflict is not simply a problem to be...
by James Dykeman | May 28, 2026 | Blog, Top
We are living in a time when conflict feels both constant and deeply personal. Political division, economic insecurity, social justice movements, widening wealth disparities, and rapid institutional change are not abstract forces; they show up in our homes,...
by James Dykeman | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog, Inside Out, Top
People who choose to work with conflict often do so from a place of deep care. Something in them is drawn toward human struggle, repair, dialogue, and the possibility of movement where others see only “stuckness.” That commitment is meaningful, but it is...
by James Dykeman | Feb 16, 2026 | Blog, Top
It often begins in a quiet place. A kitchen after everyone has gone to bed, the low hum of an appliance, a phone screen glowing with a message that lands harder than it should. The words are ordinary, even familiar, yet something inside tightens and starts assembling...
by James Dykeman | Jan 16, 2026 | Book Review, Top
In The Emotionally Savvy Divorce, Katherine E. Miller offers a grounded and compassionate guide for people navigating one of life’s most difficult transitions. Drawing from more than thirty years of experience as a mediator and collaborative lawyer, she brings forward...
by James Dykeman | Jan 9, 2026 | Blog, Top
As we step into 2026, many of us in the conflict resolution field find ourselves pausing to reflect. It’s a natural moment to assess how we want to grow, how we want to work, and what kind of support we need to continue doing this work in a sustainable and fulfilling...
by James Dykeman | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog, Impact 1, Top
Every attorney has a story of why they chose law. For many, it began with a desire to help people, to be a steady hand in moments of uncertainty, to navigate complexity, and to stand with others when the stakes were high. But over time, the daily demands of practice,...
by James Dykeman | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog, Top
In mediation, especially within the understanding-based approach, practice and feedback are not optional enhancements – they are essential elements of developing real skill. The mediator’s work requires more than theoretical knowledge or professional intention....
by James Dykeman | Sep 11, 2025 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Ian Renaud’s Resolving from Within is a thoughtful and accessible contribution to the growing body of work on internal transformation as a foundation for resolving external disputes. For those familiar with the understanding-based approach to conflict resolution and...
by James Dykeman | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog, Top, workplace
There’s a moment in many work relationships when tension begins to surface. A project slows down because team members are no longer aligned. A conversation lingers long after it ends, filled with the weight of something unsaid. A once-strong collaboration begins to...
