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The benefits of partnering

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Partnering is a form of construction industry alternative dispute resolution now being used in the building of the Tren Urbano regional rail transit project in Puerto Rico. Partnering is a risk-management technique in which industry participants such as owners and contractors establish a common vision for the project. Participants then hold partnering sessions to achieve several goals including identification of project risks and alternatives to likely disputes.

Puerto Rico, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration

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"Hybrid ADR" in the construction industry

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The use of combined alternative dispute resolution techniques in construction industry disputes is discussed. 'Partnering' as a means of reducing the costs of complex litigation is covered, along with various ADR techniques, including non-binding mediation, arbitration, the mediation/umpire hybrid, and the mediated contract negotiation hybrid.

States, Laws, regulations and rules

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Coaching through conflict

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The author examines the use and management of work groups to manage conflict, drawing on successful coaching techniques.

Management, Influence, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Conflict management, Coaching (Athletics), Athletic coaching

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