Former Mediator &
Business Adviser

Articles by Paul Gerrard

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How to be successful Success is the natural consequence of following well-proven process. We can all incorporate this process into our lives to achieve greater productivity.
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Nine things people like about mediation Mediation is not just a cheap alternative to litigation. It offers many other advantages and is suitable for resolving a wide range of workplace and commercial disputes. A key advantage is that it offers the chance of a speedy resolution that will enable the disputing parties to refocus on more productive matters.
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How to deal with passive aggression in the workplace Have you ever felt that someone in your workplace has been purposefully uncommunicative or obstructive. You were probably right. People don't always openly show what they feel. If they are angry they may express there anger in the form of passive aggression. Such behaviour can reduce productivity.
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Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come It is an old saying, but without new ideas there can be no productivity growth. If an organization's SWOT analysis does not include the culture of the organisation as a STRENGTH then it is probably a weakness and this creates OPPORTUNITY to boost productivity.
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The cost of workplace bullying $250,000 per 100 full-time employees - that's how much Australia loses in lost productivity every year according to the Productivity Commission.
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How to respond to a workplace bullying complaint in 20 questions If it were your job to deal with a workplace bullying complaint what would you do?
This article suggests how you could respond and 20 questions you might consider.
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The role of the Mediator Unbiased impartial ...
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Mediation styles Facilitative, Narrative, Evaluative, Transformative
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