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…
Conflict Resolution Week
MBA’s Conflict Resolution Week
By Michael A. Zeytoonian, Member of the MDRS Panel of Neutrals/Guest Blogger An annual national tradition in the legal community is the celebration of “Conflict Resolution Week” (CRW) and “Conflict Resolution Day” (CRD) on the third week and the third Thursday of October respectively. This tradition reportedly started here in New England by the New…
Dispute Resolution Day in Massachusetts
Governor Baker has declared October the 19th 2017 Dispute Resolution Day in Massachusetts! You can read Gov. Baker’s full announcement here: https://www.massbar.org/media/1807084/dr%20day%20proclamation.pdf The day falls within Conflict Resolution Week and Baker urges all citizens of Massachusetts “to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.” Citizens deserve education and access to ALL appropriate forms of dispute resolution. October…
