All people have a unique perspective of the world. Many factors, including nationality, gender, culture, race, age, and more, influence the way people perceive the world. Through understanding other people and their backgrounds, communication can be enhanced. Unfortunately, lack of diversity continues to be a challenge in Dispute Resolution [DR]. Diversity is important because it…
Dispute Resolution
Understanding the Impact of Unconscious Bias in Dispute Resolution, a FREE Conflict Resolution Week Event!
On the train, with our neighbors, even with our own families and spouses – conflict is a part of everyday life. We can’t avoid conflict, but we can control how we resolve it. Unfortunately, bias can negatively affect our communication with others, creating a real obstacle in resolving conflict. Even more troubling, bias at times…
