Weekly Reports

A GREAT MANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL DISPUTES mask some level of emotional element which underlies the stated issues – often becoming the primary obstacle which precludes sensible resolution. DCG provides Informal Mediation services, a process of coaxing parties to focus... Continue

THINKING ABOUT AND PLANNING FOR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AT DEATH is a generally unpleasant and procrastinated task. But the time delay and cost of estate distribution to beneficiaries, coupled with uncertainty about age/ maturity/ relationships with heirs at some future... Continue

“THE NATURE OF BUREAUCRATS IS TO REGULATE CONTROL with a singular goal in mind that outweighs any other consideration.” Latest is a new ‘Climate Plan’ cooked up by EPA/ Energy/ Transportation/ Housing Departments which effectively would launch an ‘Emissions Lockdown’... Continue

TOUGH GETTING THE ATTENTION OF DISTRACTED PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY CHATTY FRIENDS AND BUSY EXECS? A few strategies: (1) Start with a strong opening line which focuses on the point you wish to present; with bosses, that’s generally related to revenues or... Continue

MEETINGS OFTEN BECOME JUST ‘STATUS UPDATES’ AND ARE INEFFECTIVE IN THEIR OBJECTIVE because of issues that are “too threatening, uncomfortable or hidden by participants to avoid short-term conflicts, threats or embarrassment. When unaddressed, organizations can end up tolerating squandered energy,... Continue