A Common Problem
People in conflict have a common problem, even if they don’t see it that way. Here’s what it is.
They both want something the other has. That alone isn’t really a problem. The problem is they’re both afraid they won’t get it.
Mediators can help them find a solution even if they only focus on what they see as their own side of the problem. Yet if they are able and willing address their common problem they can create many more possible solutions.
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