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From Conflict to Creativity offers leaders, managers, boards of directors, and team members a new way of thinking about conflict in the workplace. Within these pages, three experts in the field of workplace conflict resolution Sy, Barbara, and Daryl...

Learn how personal and organizational conflicts can be resolved by listening closely to the 'stories' people tell when they are in conflict, understanding why people tell their stories in the ways they do, and creating a third story that brings them...

Enables non-attorneys in the construction industry to understand how the construction process and law interact in order to resolve disputes without going to court. Analyzes specific issues concerning contracts, subcontracting, tort claims, insurance and...

The first step-by-step guide to cover the entire probate process in plain everyday language. The Complete Probate Kit Over 5,000 estates enter the probate process every day in the United States--a process which you most probably will be involved in at...

Everything you need to know about forming an S corporation orlimited liability companyThis new Second Edition of How to Start Your Own S Corporationprovides small business owners with the real facts about forming anS corporation. Newly updated, this...

An attorney and conflict resolution specialist offers youstep-by-step guidance to settling your disputes out of court....Marital, employer/employee, contract...no matter what your dispute,this lucid and witty how-to guide offers you proven strategies...

Fire Law The Liabilities and Rights of the Fire Service Thomas D. Schneid Today's 34,000 fire departments across the country are at increased risk of civil and criminal liability. According to Tom Schneid, municipal departments, volunteer organizations,...

Overcome the interpersonal challenges holding your business back   Is your workplace riddled with gossip, power struggles, and confusion? Do you seek clarity in your management and cohesiveness in your team? Do you have a personal obstacle affecting...

A practical workplace guide to handling conflict effectively Managing employees and encouraging them to work together toward a common goal is an essential skill that all leaders should possess. Conflict Resolution at Work For Dummies provides the tools...

?The day this person left our company is considered an annual holiday!? THIS QUOTE, taken from Kusy and Holloway?s research on toxic personalities, echoes the frustration and confusion that come from working with or managing an extremely difficult person...

The focus of Construction Arbitration: The Advocate's Practical Guide is squarely on what you need to know to maximize your effectiveness in the arbitration context - your advance planning for the arbitration, your conduct as an advocate, your...

If you like courtroom drama, these cases read like finely-crafted short stories, each laid out to create tension and capture the reader. This is Mr. Katz's autobiographical anthology of court cases he selected from a legal career that spanned over forty...

A first-of-its-kind look at the outrage being directed at organisations across the globe and how leaders can respond to it.Outrage is everywhere on the left and on the right and many companies are finding themselves in the crosshairs. Go Fund Me was...

Model Rules of Professional Conduct, 2024 Edition, is the resource for currentinformation on lawyer ethics. Federal, state, and local courts in all jurisdictionslook to the Rules for guidance in resolving lawyer malpractice cases,disciplinary actions,...

Arbitration, a cornerstone of dispute resolution, has witnessed a profound transformation in recent years, impacting all sectors. Businesses have embraced arbitration for its privacy, speed, and the expertise it offers in resolving intricate disputes.The...

Lessons Learned from a Life on Trial is a must-read for new trial lawyers to reference again and again.The word "trial" comes from the 12th Century Gallo-Roman triare, meaning, "to separate out [the good] by examination."Daniel Small, an almost-teacher...

This book analyses the European Union's (EU) role in conflict resolution and reconciliation in Europe. It argues that the evolution of the policy mix, resources, framing influences and political opportunities - through which European integration affects...

Creating Restorative Learning Experiences OnlineTeaching, training, and gathering online has become a global norm since 2020. Restorative practitioners have risen to the challenge to shift restorative justice processes, trainings, and classes to virtual...

Table of Contents: An Introduction to Arbitration The Arbitration Presumption Arbitrability, Severability, and Delegation Choosing an Arbitrator Challenging Arbitrator Selection Virtual Hearings Discovery in Arbitration Third-Party Evidence Third Parties...

This important book provides new understandings of how the politics of memory impacts peace in societies transitioning from a violent past. It does so by developing a theoretical approach focusing on the intersection of sites, agency, narratives, and...

A restorative justice approach to addressing sexual misconduct in colleges and universities.Written for college and university practitioners and administrators, The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Campus Sexual Harms: A Holistic Approach to...

I'm not here to make work friends. Or am I?Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, your boss's boss, and so on. We probably spend more hours with our coworkers than with anyone else. So...

Commercial Mediation Practice Guide: A Practical Handbook for Lawyers and their Business Clients, Third Editionis a revised and expanded version which provides an invaluable and straightforward understanding of key suitability, preparation and advocacy...

Is your workplace toxic?Toxic workplaces take many forms. Whether you're dealing with a narcissistic boss, a backstabbing colleague, endless microaggressions, or a culture of overwork and burnout, it can feel impossible to know what to do...

Law is a profession centered on human interaction. Virtually every aspect of the practice of law can be enhanced by a well-grounded understanding of psychology-the science of how people think, feel, and behave. Lawyers who harness the insights of...

Stories Mediators Tell is a collection of inspirational stories shared by experts in the field who want others to experience the art of mediation. Their stories share advice on how to handle certain situations. The stories were not collected to glorify...

Mental health needs are universal. About half of us will end up having a diagnosable mental health problem at some point in our lives, and we all know what it is like to have a bad day. We understand that conflicts can be hard and that they can often...

This book introduces young lawyers to the art of trial advocacy. The author provides a historical context and shares engaging stories of exemplary trial lawyers throughout history. He then walks the reader through the role and qualities of the trial...

In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated...

This important new book penetrates that veil of secrecy with thirteen interviews tape recorded in the chambers of the respective judges. The author, Mr. Joel Cohen, who practices at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP in New York, is a skillful and...

We live in an age of rapid change and instant communication. We also live in a Culture of Blame and Disrespect, creating a need to manage our responses to high-conflict people. A BIFF Response can be applied in any communication anywhere online, social...

We are concerned about the role of the courts, particularly judges, in guaranteeing justice. We are impressed with the success of the courts in Canada that are using what is called judicial dispute resolution (JDR).We also describe similar efforts in...

Seize the benefits of the five-generation workforce.Generational distrust and ageism are seeping into organisations worldwide. Differences over communication style, technology preferences, identity, and politics are fuelling harmful stereotypes and...

Shortlisted, 2024 Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice Magazine Most Anticipated BookAn original argument that the answer to mass incarceration lies not with experts and pundits, but with ordinary people taking extraordinary actions...

The Arsonist in the Office is your survival guide for enduring the toxic workplace (and toxic people) and a call to action for a bold new approach to addressing tough issues.If you have ever led an organization or participated on a team and felt...

Do you want to learn how to express yourself honestly and compassionately? How to live in choice rather than submit or rebel? These are two of the key distinctions that Marshall B. Rosenberg, the creator of Nonviolent Communication, developed and taught...

High conflict mediation requires a paradigm shift from traditional mediation-high conflict experts Bill Eddy and Michael Lomax show you how.Over the past ten years the authors have been developing and practicing tips for managing high conflict clients in...

It's All Your Fault! explains, in easy-to-understand terminology, behaviors of people who have personality disorders, particularly blaming, irrational, and impulsive behaviors. This is a growing problem-possibly effecting over 25 percent of the US...

How can we effectively address the threat of terrorism? What helps being about long-term security? What stops cycles of victimhood? What role can Restorative Justice play? This fully updated edition offers insightful answers.Following the staggering...

Full Courtroom Press takes the reader behind-the-scenes and into the mind of former combat Marine and current Boston civil trial lawyer, Mike Lyons, as he plans and strategizes to meet the challenges of two dramatic cases. The powerful force of shame...

Named one of '22 new books...that you should consider reading before the year is out' by FortuneA research-based, practical guide for how to handle difficult people at work.Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with...

What was unfathomable in the first two decades of the twenty-first century has become a reality. Religious liberty, both in the United States and across the world, is in crisis. As we navigate the coming decades, We the People must know our rights more...

Learn how to be strategic and formidable in all aspects of negotiation - from readingthe room, to staying cool, to achieving the best outcome. If you read nothing else on negotiation, read these 10 articles. We've combed throughhundreds of Harvard...

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their--and your own--emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you get past passive aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with? This book...

Your management mentor in book! This is the go-to guide on making good decisions, helping teams work together, dealing with people problems, and achieving goals when you're newly in charge or looking to brush up on your leadership skills.Wait, I'm the...

"Maravelas is the best source on workplace irritability and tension." -Matt Villano, New York TimesThe human longing for respect and dignity is deep and pervasive. Yet, while resolving more than 300 workplace conflicts, author Anna Maravelas has met...

An essential tool for crime analysts looking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their crime mapping using ArcGIS Pro.Modern Policing Using ArcGIS Prois an easy-to-use hands-on guide for crime analysts of any skill level. Crime mapping and spatial...

A thinking person's guide to a better life. Ward Farnsworth explains what the Socratic method is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in our time. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the method will change the way you think about life's...