Negotiating at an Uneven Table: Developing Moral Courage ... (ISBN 1555426700)

New edition available:
This title has been replaced by a substantially revised paperback edition, published January 2002, titled Negotiating at an Uneven Table : Developing Moral Courage in Resolving Our Conflicts (ISBN: 0787959375). The new edition is available on this website.

It's all about me:
Usually I read a book because I'm interested in the subject matter. Unfortunately the author seems to think that I'm reading the book because I'm interested in HER. Big difference. Everything in this book seems to be about the author: her opinions; her stories; her realizations; her points of view. In some way, all books are a bit like this, but usually authors learn how to put themselves and their egos in the background, and write about the SUBJECT from their personal point of view. This author doesn't do that... it's about HER, and her struggles with the subject materials. It's similar to sitting at the very back of a theatre. The folk up front are watching the show, but you are watching the audience watching the show. The back of the theatre, unfortunately, is where Ms. Kritek places us. I had a strong sense of the author using the book as a venue for complaint, rather than an exploration of the intricate dynamics of negotiation.

Meaningful Insight:
This book provides an excellent framework for for learning conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Ms. Kritek provides meaningful insights into a variety of communication strategies that are necessary in today's stressful and conflicted world.

Excellent resource for effective conflict negotiation:
This book is the single most helpful resource for assisting nurses to deal with interpersonal conflict that is inherent in their places of work today. It provides practical exercises interwoven with real nursing stories and occurrences that allow individuals to personalize their approaches to addressing conflict with others. It provides the reader with the opportunity to reframe conflict and conflict management in a way that allows for resolution. A great read!

A must book for nurses, women and all healthcare leaders:
A great book. It uses clear exmples to help you understand the different faces of conflict in the workplace. Kritek then gives ideas, insight, and pathways of moving beyond the conflict toward a productive workplace. It helped me greatly.