This document contains information about Luis E. Ore and his work as a mediator and negotiation coach. It discusses challenges in managing dialogue and interacting with others. It emphasizes focusing on interests rather than positions, understanding other perspectives without assumptions, and looking inward at one's own contributions to problems rather than blaming others. The overall message is about changing one's thinking from a reactive "I'm right, you're wrong" approach to one of open-minded understanding when interacting and resolving conflicts with others.
14. CONCLUSIONS
… We are reaction machines
… I`m Right, you are wrong
When interacting we jump into conclusions…
We don’t
explore our
reasoning
REASONING
Thinking, Meaning,
Interpretations
DATA (Information)
Each one Observes and
Filters info. differently
15. We listen with TOXIC Thoughts
I know what
happened, I`m right!
They are to blame
They intended to hurt
me
16. We can change our thinking…
I know what
happened, I`m right!
They are to blame
They intended to hurt
me
17. I know what
happened, I`m right!
They are to blame
They intended to hurt
me
There may be more than one way
to see the situation
We can change our thinking…
18. I know what
happened, I`m right!
They are to blame
They intended to hurt
me
There may be more than one way
to see the situation
We have probably each
contributed in some way to what
happened
We can change our thinking…
19. I know what
happened, I`m right!
They are to blame
They intended to hurt
me
There may be more than one way
to see the situation
We have probably each
contributed in some way to what
happened
I`m not sure what they were trying
to accomplish, and I`d like to find
out
We can change our thinking…
20. The challenge managing dialogue
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 INSIDE… How we thinking
 OUTSIDE… How we interact with other
 If I see the other as enemy, I will compete with the purpose to
defeat
 If I see the other as potential strategic partner, it will be more
likely to collaborate and engage in joint problem solving
22. Change the way we interact
 Soft on the people (Respect)
 Hard on the problem (Focus on
interests, not on positions)
Outside… How we interact with other
23. Change the way we interact
 Soft on the people (Respect)
 Hard on the problem (Focus on
interests, not on positions)
Outside… How we interact with other
24. POSITIONS: What we demand
… WHAT?
(What we say we want)
INTERESTS: Needs, aspiration, concerns, hopes,
wishes, desires, fears, all that make us have a
position …
…WHAT FOR?
(What really REALLY want, the reason behind a
demand, what we really want to satisfy, what
we really care about)
Positions vs. Interests
Outside… How we interact with other
25. + Move from positions to interests
(needs and priorities) then joint problem solving
Deep understanding of our
interests, needs, concerns,
aspirations and priorities
(not only ours, but also theirs)
26. Final Tips…
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 FORGET ABOUT WHO’S RIGHT. FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING. Treat
your own perceptions as legitimate but limited and inquiring about
the other’s perspective.
 DON’T PLAY THE BLAME GAME. LOOK FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION
TO THE PROBLEM. Blaming prevents us from seeing root causes and
learning from the situation. Explore how each person has
contributed to the problem, and how we might fix it going forward.
 DON’T ASSUME THEY MEANT IT. SPEAK TO THE IMPACT ON YOU.
Focus on the impact someone else’s behavior had on you rather than
assuming their intentions.
 FOCUS ON INTERESTS, NOT ON POSITIONS Focus on what`s really
important, what you really care about, your needs, wishes, desires,
fears…
27. Q for U …
HOW COULD YOU APPLY
THESE IDEAS TO YOUR DAILY
INTERACTIONS ?