Thomas Stipanowich, academic director of the Pepperdine University Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the School of Law, recently published an article in the National Law Journal on a recent study of Fortune 1,000 corporate counsel conducted by the Straus Institute in collaboration with Cornell University and the New York-based CPR Institute.

How to Win at Business Negotiations

How to win at business negotiations: you must 1) know your bargaining position, 2) know how the other side perceives its position, and 3) assess your bargaining style. Read more...

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Negotiation

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A Leader Must Look and Listen

Dispute resolution / conflict resolution are key in any communication. These tools should be in your toolkit to use even in group situations. Listening as a leader for cues of possible conflict can assist you in preparing to diffuse the situation. Learn more on The Conscious Lifestyle: A Leader Must Look and Listen and Know How to Resolve Conflicts

Arbitration Hearings

Learn further how to prepare for successful arbitration hearings.