food Archives - PGP Mediation

A Sense of Entitlement!

In pre pandemic days when mediations were held in person, mediators often provided snacks and goodies for the parties to nibble on throughout the day. For good reason! To increase the odds of reaching a settlement. A recent Harvard PONs blog post confirms that food plays a significant role in [Read More]

By Phyllis Pollack|July 29th, 2022|Negotiation Strategy|

It is all about the Food

Something tells me that being a foodie if not a chef should be part of the job description of a mediator. About a month ago, I wrote about a study that showed how one's grumpiness and thus willingness to settle disputes depends on the level of one's blood sugar; the [Read More]