November 2014 Blog Posts (26)

Tech for Justice - Austin: Using Technology to Expand Access to Justice

DAVID SLAYTON Jeff Aresty

Many have said that the judiciary often trails the private sector in its use of technology. Courts have been attempting to close this gap but need the help of the technology sector to…

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Added by Patricia M Porter on November 7, 2014 at 9:02am — No Comments

How to Harness Our Selfish Tendencies

Recently, I had to watch several videos in order to renew my Neutral Registration in Georgia, and I completely underestimated how much I would learn from them.

One thing I learned (which I kind of already knew): People are selfish.

Now, that doesn’t mean we always act on our selfish tendencies, but, alas, we all have them. They’re probably a leftover from our caveman days when, let’s face it, survival was key.…

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Added by The Olive Branch Blog on November 6, 2014 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Pointing Fingers

When we talk about pointing fingers at others (when in conflict) it is typically in the context of blaming them for something. It could be that their words or deeds offended us or got us into trouble. It may be because we didn’t get what we wanted and we suspect the other person’s motives. Or, it may be that we are passing on fault that we own or share.

These and other blame-type scenarios commonly arise in interpersonal conflict and remind me of a great Hindu proverb: …

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Added by Cinnie Noble on November 6, 2014 at 8:00am — No Comments

Finding happiness in an app?

I think a lot of conflict happens within us – it doesn’t even involve another person. Why do I feel this way?

I was at an exercise class last week and my instructor was talking about how stressed out she is – about, of all things, her May 2015 wedding. She talked about how complicated things were getting and that she was second guessing her decisions about her location, logistics etc.…

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Added by The Olive Branch Blog on November 4, 2014 at 11:01pm — No Comments

PeaceTones On How Empowering Musicians Can Change Society

Molly Dow

PeaceTones is a nonprofit initiative that works with musicians living in communities fractured by social conflict and economic inequality, empowering voices that aren't traditionally heard through education on legal rights, marketing and technology. They give musicians with positive social messages the…

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Added by Patricia M Porter on November 4, 2014 at 10:06pm — No Comments

What's Happening in Conflict Resolution Cyberweek 2014 Edition [10.28.14]

"What's Happening in Conflict Resolution" is a weekly round up of the all the ADR news, jobs, events and more. Check it out each week and view past versions [HERE].…

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on November 3, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

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