Steven G. Mehta's Blog – May 2010 Archive (6)

Are You Angry or is it Just a Tactic?

Previously Published on Mediation Matters

By Steven G. Mehta

Many weeks during mediation, it appears that not a day will go by without having some overt demonstration of anger being shown by one of the participants during the mediation. The question, however, is whether the anger has an effect on the negotiations. Anecdotally, it cannot… Continue

Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 27, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Don't Touch, Especially the Women

Previously Published on Mediation Matters

By Steven G. Mehta

There have been several studies over the years that show that slight physical contact between two people interacting is good for the connectivity of the person. However, I just saw an article that reflects that touching might increase risk taking.… Continue

Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 25, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Wash Your Hands Clean of the Matter OR Decision

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By Steven G. Mehta

It always fascinates me how the small things can make subtle differences in the way we make decisions. I always think about these issues and how negotiators will make decisions. One metaphor I recently thought about was the one of washing… Continue

Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 19, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Argument Clinic

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Just for fun, I thought you might like the argument clinic. Here it… Continue

Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 12, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

New Window On Mediation Offices Without Windows

Originally posted on Mediation Matters

By Steven G. Mehta

I have for a long time been thinking about how to create a window in a windowless environment. Perhaps I have seen too many science fiction movies where you can change the scene at will. I even joked with my friend and told her that I could live by the beach with a…

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Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 10, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments