UC Scout Conflict Resolution Notes PDF

Cornell Notes - Digital Version (Editable Google Doc) Course Video # LAW140-023 Video 2.01 - Conflict Resolution Name and Name Questions/Keywords...

Cornell Notes - Digital Version (Editable Google Doc) Course Video # LAW140-023 Video 2.01 - Conflict Resolution Name and Name Questions/Keywords Notes Negotiation: occurs There are several disadvantages to resolving conflict in court when parties work to including: time, cost, and bitterness. Oftentimes conflict can be come to an resolved without court. agreement in order to Conflict Resolution includes: resolve a conflict - Collecting facts between them - Formulating an opinion Arbitration: When - Discuss and debate parties involved in a Attorneys are often hired to negotiate agreements for their clients. dispute, agree to Agreements made prior to trial are known as settlements. Advantages work outside of court to settlements is saving time and legal fees. by allowing an Negotiating Process - Resolve conflict fairly: arbitrator to review 1. Preparation: Parties should discuss the issue at hand and try to their arguments and pinpoint the root cause. Pay attention to each side and how make the decision for they differ. Two parties should try and narrow down a couple of them possible solutions to the conflict. Mediation: when 2. Negotiation parties involved in a 3. Agreement dispute, work with a Another method of conflict resolution is arbitration. The arbitrator has third party to solve decision making authority that both parties (in most cases) are their differences. required to respect. The final method of conflict resolution is meditation. Mediators are different from arbitrators because their decisions aren’t final. In mediation the agreement must be made by both parties. Mediators listen to both sides of the conflict and help parties come up with ways to solve the problem. Success in Conflict Resolution: - Listening to both sides - Taking responsibility for actions - Agreed solution This content is protected and may not be shared, uploaded, or distributed. Cornell Notes - Digital Version (Editable Google Doc) Summary We looked at various ways of conflict resolution (settlements) used in the United States, focusing on solving disputes outside of court. We learned about negotiation, arbitration, and mediation. These alternative methods of conflict resolution can have long term benefits with less impact financially and personally on individuals in conflict. This content is protected and may not be shared, uploaded, or distributed.