23 January 2020: Effective Negotiation Workshop, Scottish Government

John enjoyed working with you at the workshop on Thursday 23 January 2020.

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Respectful Dialogue – John’s TEDx talk
The Mediator’s Log: Read the story of a mediation from the mediator’s perspective, following a day in the life of a mediator from beginning to end.
Reading List: Core’s extended list of recommended books
Collaborative Scotland – This is an initiative, founded by John before the 2014 independence referendum and revitalised in 2017, to bring respectful dialogue to Scottish politics and public affairs. The website is full of useful resources about dialogue and constructive conversations. We recommend it!
John Sturrock’s Blog has some regular insights into the field of mediation and conflict management. We recommend Mediation in a Changing Climate – from Consensus to Confrontation?, Process and Empathy are Critical for Success in Political (and other) Negotiations and Knowing how to Negotiate is an Essential Life Skill to start.
Belief in excellence will take you far, John Sturrock’s article in The Scotsman on 9 December 2019
Civility in politics should not be too much to hope for, John Sturrock’s article in The Times on 10 December 2019
Our Resources page, which features videos, publications and other material you might find useful