Ken Strongman, Esq. – Mediator

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  • Seven reasons to avoid a joint mediation session

    Seven reasons to avoid a joint mediation session This and many other topics will be revealed in: The “End Game” of Mediation and How to Succeed at It [A Comprehensive Road Map to the Mediation Process] on Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ the Contra Costa Bar Association. Speakers Ken Strongman, Esq.…

  • Eight ways to prepare the other side for the negotiation or mediation

    Eight ways to prepare the other side for the negotiation or mediation Prepare for mediation and many other topics will be revealed in: The “End Game” of Mediation and How to Succeed at It [A Comprehensive Road Map to the Mediation Process] on Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ the Contra Costa…

  • 8 Reasons Why Money is not the only solution

    Eight reasons why money is not always the only solution to the dispute Money and why it isn’t the answer and many other topics will be revealed in: The “End Game” of Mediation and How to Succeed at It [A Comprehensive Road Map to the Mediation Process] on Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 pm – 8:30…

  • 3 Strategies for the Money Dance

    Three strategies for the money dance Three strategies for the money dance in a negotiation or mediation and many other topics will be revealed in: The “End Game” of Mediation and How to Succeed at It [A Comprehensive Road Map to the Mediation Process] on Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ the…

  • Don’t make the opening bid

    Why you shouldn’t make the opening bid in negotiation or mediation Why you shouldn’t make the opening bid in negotiation or mediation and many other topics will be revealed in: The “End Game” of Mediation and How to Succeed at It [A Comprehensive Road Map to the Mediation Process] on Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 pm…

  • Persuade using two-sided refutational messages

    Persuade Others Using Two-sided Refutational Messages Refutational messages: what are they and how to persuade others using two-sided refutational messages? Persuasion is the process of changing minds. Persuasion is an everyday part of human discourse. It is used by salesmen, parents, teachers, and many others – basically all of us. Persuasion in mediation is a…

  • Needs: an ingredient of any conflict

    Needs are ingredients of any conflict. All conflicts have similar ingredients. They may vary in degree but most are present in some way. The main ingredients are needs, perceptions, power, values, and feelings and emotions. Today, I am focusing on needs. Needs – Needs are physical requirements essential to our well-being. Conflicts arise when we…

  • Ambient Intimacy & Legal Professionals

    Ambient intimacy or ambient awareness is more than social media noise. Ambient awareness on Twitter is only one aspect of Social Media that Legal Professionals need to master. My Project Social Media presents my thoughts regarding the impact of social media marketing on the practice of law. See my page to for more information. Therefore…

  • How to persuade others using rhetorical questions?

    How to persuade others using rhetorical questions? Persuasion is the process of changing minds. Persuasion is an everyday part of human discourse. It is used by salesmen, parents, teachers, and many others – basically all of us. Persuasion in mediation is a two-way street. Long before you try to influence another to moderate their demands…

  • Walnut Creek at 100 years

    2014 was an eventful year for my family. But I don’t want to focus on that but to reflect on the events of the wider world and the relative small town I live in – Walnut Creek. One hundred years ago Walnut Creek citizens voted to incorporate the city. This year was the celebration of…

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