At the end of the 1990s Paul Watzlawick attended a discussion in Düsseldorf (my hometown) dealing with the therapy of depression. It was inspiring to follow his arguments and how he answered questions.
From hell to heaven: Renewing a relationship
In her article Lize Witzler describes what it takes to renew a releationship to reach a better agreement.
Auctions - The Dutch way
Read in this article when it is wise to turn from an English auction to a Dutch one.
Negotiating the Japanese way
Dr. Jim Anderson describes the Japanese way of [...]
To ban cluster bombs
The House of Lords will discussed yesterday a bill to ban cluster bombs. Read the full article here.
Different worlds, one goal: A strong Arms Trade Treaty
David Miliband, an atheist, works closely together with the Pope for a strong ATT. Read it here.
Brush Up: Why we need a strong ATT
Read CBS 60 minutes [...]
Mediation in court
Normally mediation should take place before you go to court. Read here why it is not too late to start with mediation while you are already in court.
Lying is not an option
Read here about a smarter way to satisfy your interests than lying.
Do your homework before you start to negotiate
Having allies in a [...]
The Arms Trade Treaty in India
The discussions dealing with the ATT are not just taking place in Washington. Read in this article about the talks in India.
How the gun lobby uses ATT for their own goals
Read here how the gun-lobbyists use the negotiations on Arms Trade Treaty to defend their “toys”.
Control Arms Foundation of India [...]
See the progress in the Middle East
Meet William Ury, Chair of the Abraham Path Initiative, at December 8 at Harvard and see three movies on the Abraham Path Initiative. Please find out more here and tell your friends.
The Northern Ireland Peace Process
Learn more about the peace process at Northern Ireland first hand. You find more [...]
Three Somali ministers killed
Somalia is one of the failing states. It would help this country if the world would agree to a strong arms trade treaty. Why? Read here.
Sanchez awarded honorary degree
Costa Rican president promotes global peace initiatives and a strong Arms Trade Treaty. Read the full article here.
Obama on land mines
According to Plain Dealer [...]
Matthew E. May on elegance
Elegant ideas—products, services, performances, strategies, whatever—all have some degree of these four elements: symmetry, seduction, subtraction, and sustainability. A great example is Sudoku.
First, Sudoku is symmetrical, with its squares inside of squares and mirrored distribution of clues.
Second, it is seductive—to the point of being irresistible and craze-worthy.
Third, it’s subtractive in design. [...]
It’s all about satisfaction
Read Lisa’s article on “What makes negotiators happy“.
On judging fairness
Do you always know when you are treated in a fair way? Are you sure? In case you have the slidest doubt read “Why we misjudge what’s fair“.
Be the first
By making the first offer you set the stage for the rest of the [...]
Come and see William Ury live
On December 8, William Ury (Coauthor of Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
and author of The Power of a Positive No: Save The Deal Save The Relationship and Still Say No
) will lead a film screening and discussion on his The Abraham Path Initiative at Harvard. You [...]
Influence based on similarity
In a new article Lisa Witzlar shares with you the secret tool to influence others: similarity. You find the whole article here.
Choose a negotiation agent wisely
Be sure to think ahead while you choose an agent to negotiate on your behalf. Read the full article here.
Jeanne Claude passed away
Jeanne Claude, partner of Christo [...]
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