by Dr. Z | Aug 23, 2011 | Mediation and Communication, Negotiation
The Fallacy of ‘Homo Economicus’ In the realm of Economics, it is assumed that people act rationally and make decisions that are always in one’s best interests. Economists call this “Maximizing Utility,” and traditional economics theory...
by Dr. Z | Aug 17, 2011 | Conflict Coaching, Understanding Conflict
I was recently speaking with a client who was having problems at work and during social life. The problems were a symptom of some severe anxiety and constant self-consciousness regarding her physical appearance. She had built up several issues in her head and allowed...
by Dr. Z | Jul 7, 2011 | Mediation and Communication, Multi-Party Facilitations
I recently conducted a multi-party facilitation and am seeking feedback from other conflict management professionals and attorneys who have facilitated similar situations. I will provide some background about the issue, discuss my perspective on how it went, and then...
by Dr. Z | Jun 21, 2011 | Understanding Conflict
I recently arrived home after a long day at work to discover that my two boxers, Gizmo and Gonzo, had gotten into a fight in their kennel. I did not see the actual fight but I did see the horrifying marks left on each of my beloved animals, as they were each covered...
by Dr. Z | Jun 6, 2011 | Divorce Mediation, Mediation and Communication
How often do people read manuals? Rarely. The only time people pull out the manual is when an appliance or vehicle breaks down. Why should relationships be any different? We don’t go into a friendship or marriage with a set of guidelines that outlines how to navigate...
