Wherein we introduce the book

Introduction

  • A is for A##hole, the Grownups’ ABCs of Conflict Resolution

    Welcome to the ABCs of Conflict Resolution, a primer on the resolution of disputes that range from the neighbor’s barking dog to the man with a bomb in his shoe. Whether we’re trying to understand the most recent outbreak of violence in the Middle East or negotiate our way out of a cell-phone contract, the principles and practices used by international diplomats, school principals, Wall Street executives, corporate lawyers, and, yes, used car salesmen, to close the deal or settle the case are the same.

    It’s time for the negotiation and dispute resolution skills of the masters to leave the Ivory Tower; rise up from the seats of power; and, walk out of the halls of justice into your community, your workplace and your home.

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“N” is for Negotiation

The She Negotiates! month-long online, coached journaling course starts on June 1.  If you don’t sign up, here’s what you’ll miss. a month of negotiation workshop materials created by women for women Lisa’s “blank page” journal assignments to do the homework in partnership with course-mates to engage in mock negotiations to receive coaching from both … Read more

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Victoria Pynchon with her Father Donald W. Pike

About the author – “m” is for mediator

That’s me. A mediator. With my dad, former Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Donald W. Pike, who finished law school when I was in high school – with no college education and a belated continuation high school degree earned when I was seven years old. Dad – one of those heroic out-of-the-dust-bowl self-made American Men. … Read more

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Introduction

Wherein we introduce the book

Welcome to the ABCs of Conflict Resolution, a primer on the resolution of disputes that range from the neighbor’s barking dog to the man with a bomb in his shoe.  Whether we’re trying to understand the most recent outbreak of violence in the Middle East or negotiate our way out of a cell-phone contract, the … Read more

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Help Me Choose the Cover for The ABC’s of Conflict Resolution

UPDATE:  Thanks to the many great comments I’ve gotten here and at LinkedIn and Facebook on the cover to the book, I’ve shifted my focus from trying to depict the Asshole on the cover to depicting the Asshole’s victim.  Along those lines, I’m considering using an image somewhat like this cartoon by the great legal … Read more

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About the Book

The ABC’s of Conflict Resolution is a primer on the way in which disputes develop and can be resolved without the fear and upset so many conflicts with our fellows cause us all.  Within these pages, you’ll learn how to deepen and maintain your friendships when conflict threatens to disrupt them; how to deal with … Read more

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and now a break to explain litigation to clients

If you click on the image, it will enlarge and be much much easier to read!

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The Illustrated ABC’s of Conflict Resolution

Due from Janis Publications in the Spring of 2010! Our Facebook fan page is here

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