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The Cybernetics of Dispute
The Cybernetics of Dispute Imagine a hypothetical social system in equilibrium. We already know that there will be no conflicts being perceived by any member

The Cybernetics of Learning
The Cybernetics of Learning Conflict denotes the existence of a difference between what has been sensed and what the individual believes it ought to be.

Transformational Process Design for Dispute Resolution
Introduction Before any dispute resolution process is designed or implemented, there should be a planning process to avoid surprises and pitfalls and minimize the risk

The Cybernetics of Having a Thick Skin!
The Cybernetics of Having a Thick Skin! Human beings are survival machines; they, by nature, strive to reduce their discomfort as much as possible. When

From Conflict to Dispute
From Conflict to Dispute The overuse and dramatization of the word ‘conflict’ in contemporary media, by employing terms such as armed conflict, countries affected by

Why Cybernetics
Why Cybernetics In classical binary logic, Aristotle’s principle of non-contradiction states that things cannot be ‘A’ and ‘Not A’ at the same time, and therefore, everything can

Do No Harm, Neutrality, … and a Cold Autumn Morning!
“You look awfully pensive this morning,” said Contra, joylessly looking at the steam coming out of his mug, “your coffee is getting cold, Thesia.” “I

Managing Value Conflicts
Introduction It has been suggested that conflicts or disputes that involve strongly held values/beliefs are the most difficult to resolve. Is this always the case?

Design a Conflict-Wise Organization
Effective Conflict Management system There are several key areas that probing them helps better understanding of (and designing) an effective conflict management system: What does