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Reading Time: 2 minutes We constantly hear about our “new normal” and the many challenges that we will face during Covid pandemic and beyond. Like always conflict will be one of those challenges, so here are some thoughts about getting ahead of conflict as you create...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Conflict is inevitable and everywhere. In order to prevent it from dominating your life you should strive to be proactive rather than reactive. Following these eight steps will enhance your capacity to manage any conflict by getting out in...

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s crucial to manage your conflicts effectively. In fact, your life depends on it. When left unchecked conflict has the potential to take over our lives, destroy relationships and erode our confidence in the future. For more than 30 years I...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Conflict is inevitable and everywhere. The way we manage our conflicts has a tremendous impact on our success and satisfaction in life. Imagine the final moments of a championship minor hockey game. The kids have played their hearts out and are...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Emotions are processed in the mind but they also occur throughout our bodies as well. Strong emotional reactions often manifest in physical ways: a red face, angry gestures and tense body language. We know that words have weight, but these...

Reading Time: < 1 minute My first mediation with First Nations occurred in the early 1990s. It took place at a school gymnasium in a small community on the edge of Wood Buffalo National Park. Virtually the whole community, from toddlers to grandmothers, attended...

Reading Time: 2 minutes We negotiate with ourselves and with others every day of our lives. For the most part these negotiations are not emotionally charged, but they certainly can be. When someone’s actions or lack thereof blocks access to something that is important...

Reading Time: < 1 minute The role of a mediator is often misunderstood by counsel and the parties. This can result in fuzzy or muddled expectations, and ultimately a failed process. Over time this lack of clarity can lead to counsel skepticism and resistance to...