What's Happening in Conflict Resolution [12.08.15]
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].
Anchoring Effect
(pon.harvard.edu) Anchoring is a cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the "anchor") when making decisions. During decision making, anchoring occurs when individuals use an initial piece of information to make subsequent judgments. Once an anchor is set, other judgments are made by adjusting away from that anchor, and there is a bias toward interpreting other information around the anchor. For example, the initial price offered for a used car sets the standard for the rest of the negotiations, so that prices lower than the initial price seem more reasonable even if they are still higher than what the car is really worth.
When to Make the First Offer in Negotiation
When or when not to make the first offer in negotiations is a question many expert negotiators ask themselves when approaching business negotiations, real estate transactions, or even interpersonal negotiations with friends and family. In this article drawn from negotiation research, we offer negotiating skills and negotiation tips for when, and when not, to make … READ MORE From The Harvard Program on Negotiation 
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Scotland to train female Syrian peacemakers in conflict resolution
In a UN initiative, Scotland will host an international women’s summit to support Syrian women in negotiation roles
Scotland is to offer training to the Syrian women involved in building a lasting peace in the region.
Nicola Sturgeon announced she has accepted an invitation from the UN special envoy for Syria to host an international women’s summit, which will offer female peacemakers training in negotiation and communication.
The first minister said the initiative had emerged from a recent meeting with Staffan de Mistura, who suggested Scotland could play a useful role in the peace process through support for female peacemakers.
Read more [HERE].
Successful Launch of the Nordic Women Mediators' Network
Initiative backed by the Nordic governments aims to increase the number of women involved in international peace mediation efforts.
Representatives from four of the five Nordic countries were present at Friday's launch at the Nobel Peace Centre. Following a public session with opening remarks from the government officials, a closed high-level seminar took place in order to discuss the role of women mediators and negotiators and their role in peacebuilding processes.
Read more [HERE].
2016 Annual Conference Call for Proposals - Deadline Approaching
Principles into Practice, the theme for the 2016 conference reflects a re-commitment by conflict resolution practitioner and the Association for Conflict Resolution to the practical application of our principles as we carry out our respective processes. This means understanding the foundational theories, enhancing our application through skill building and adhering to the appropriate standards of conduct and best practice. The goal of the 2016 Annual Conference is to provide each attendee high quality sessions that focus on theory, application, ethics and best practices, no matter their experience level.
We challenge you to think creatively. Consider how a session you would propose might advance the thinking in one or more of the following areas...
Read more [HERE].
Crisis Negotiation- The Court Case That Decided How It Should NOT B...
For new negotiators and old, this paper is worth reading. It give a full overview and the long-term impact it had with crisis and hostage negotiations in the U.S.
It's a "must read" for those who want to understand how and why law enforcement crisis/hostage negotiation procedures were created.
Read more [HERE].
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