Political correctness?!

• Contra: The problems with the PC (M. Ebel)
• Pro: A precise language…- A replica (P. Wampfler/M. Bamert)

Peace mediation

• Interesting blog post by the Centre for Security Studies: Mediation Perspectives: Empathy versus Realpolitik?
• New Study programme „Peace Mediation“ at ETH Zurich – with a well-organised website.

Mediation in organisations – not without Luhmann

• Conflict management and mediation always takes place today in the context of organisations instead. And if you think about it, you come to Niklas Luhmanns It's hard to get past his work. This genius of the 20th century would have turned 90 on 8 December 2017. One suitable obituary was published in the NZZ.
• What it does with Luhmann's legendary box of noteshas to do with…

Conflicts in the relationship? Clarification instead of problem discussions

• Young couples find their way to therapy sooner and more often.

Conflicts in the team

• Swarm intelligence? Group intelligence? This often leads to chaos. Why is that the case?