Praise from Business Representatives The dispute prevention mechanisms detailed in this book are not just nice theories. I''ve seen, literally, billions of dollars of construction being completed without any litigation, and with all disputes being resolved during the projects. Howard Carsman Construction Claims Manager (retired) Intel Corp Preventing the Dispute Before It Begins contains essential tools to keep business relationships on track and free from value-killing disputes. The book details a practical continuum all businesses can follow. Dispute prevention commences in the pre-contract relationship development phase, before misalignment and unresolved problems spiral into destructive and counterproductive activity. Whether you are involved in contracting or managing business-to-business relationships, this book is an invaluable resource for companies to avoid and manage the waste associated with disputes. Bill Dodero Senior Vice President & General Counsel Bayer USA ISS is one of the world''s largest facility services companies with several thousand customers. It has been a privilege to help lead ISS''s efforts in piloting and adopting many of the dispute prevention mechanisms shared in Preventing the Dispute Before It Begins.
If you are a skeptic--consider picking one or two of the concepts from this book and try piloting them. I trust you will begin to see the benefits like ISS has. Jens Holmberg Legal Director and General Counsel ISS Sweden I lead a team of global lawyers at one of the world''s largest energy companies. We will all benefit from using its guidance in focusing our energies on growing our business relationships rather than wasting those energies on unnecessary conflict. Laura Robertson Vice-President and Deputy General Counsel Conoco-Phillips Chairperson of the Board of Directors, CPR Praise from the Academic Community Preventing the Dispute Before It Begins is immensely valuable not only for contract professionals--but for all who reflect seriously on problem prevention and resolution. This book masterfully offers a variety of practical dispute management measures through case studies, brilliant visualizations, and its sophisticated understanding of contracting and business relationships. Thomas D. Barton Emeritus Professor California Western School of Law, San Diego This book brings to the fore a lesson all lawyers who seek to create value for their clients.
Lawyers who fail to internalize this lesson are likely to be put out of business by AI or by more skilled lawyers who are able to draw on their unique skill set to contribute to the pre-contract phase of business relationships. Lisa Bernstein Wilson-Dickenson Professor of Law University of Chicago Law School An excellent read! The authors continue their groundbreaking work in conflict prevention, expanding the dispute management continuum and providing a tested, thoughtful approach for significantly reducing conflict in complex contracting relationships. Rachel Goedken Director, Werner Institute for Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Creighton University School of Law Praise from Industry Associations Imagine, if you will, the power of getting your supplier relationships right before the contract is signed. Getting it right before the contract is signed involves more than just seeking an agreement. It''s about ensuring one knows how to navigate a successful working relationship to accomplish mutually beneficial goals. Mark Baxa President and CEO Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals This practical, thought-provoking book matters: it is tackling the fundamental topic of how we build and sustain positive and productive relationships with our trading partners. Tim Cummins President, World Commerce & Contracting Professor, University of Leeds School of Law Praise from Practicing Lawyers This is a transformative book for legal professionals seeking more proactive dispute prevention practices. If you''re looking for a better way to manage business problems before they become disputes, this is the perfect book for you.
Lucy Bassli Founder and Principal, InnoLaw Group, PLLC Former Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Disputes and friction in commercial relationships are value eroding, time consuming and unnecessary. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone interested in how to do better business in a market environment too often plagued by friction. David Frydlinger Partner Cirio Advokatbyrå AB Praise from the Consulting and Professional Neutral Community Preventing the Dispute Before It Begins is a highly practical and engaging book. This book is a huge contribution. James Bamford Co-Founder, Water Street Partners Former Co-Lead, Joint Venture & Alliance Practice, McKinsey & Co. Mediators and arbitrators frequently concentrate on resolving disputes. This book offers outstanding examples of how to move the dispute resolution process further "upstream". I highly recommend it! DeAndra Roaché, FCIArb.
Arbitrator, Mediator, Adjunct Professor Cynergis Dispute Resolution Service.