Star Wars and Conflict Resolution II

<p><strong><em>Star Wars</em> like you've never seen it before</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You know<em> Star Wars</em> is about the epic battle between good and evil...but did you know that <em>Star Wars</em> also teaches us how to negotiate deals handle conflicts and improve relationships?</p><p><br></p><p>Conflict is everywhere-at home on the job and certainly in our politics and international affairs. Resolving such conflicts is an invaluable skill. Can we do it without a lightsaber?</p><p><br></p><p>Maybe Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi or even Emperor Palpatine have some answers. George Lucas's<em> Star Wars</em> films are a master class in conflict and conflict resolution from galactic disputes-Empire vs. Rebellion Death Star vs. X-wing-to interpersonal conflicts as between Princess Leia and Han Solo R2-D2 and C-3PO or Masters and Padawans. Start to finish the saga is one wild podrace ride between aggressive negotiations and diplomatic solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>This book brings together experts in negotiation law business psychology mediation management and communication to dissect some of the movies' most fascinating conflicts like:</p><p><br></p><p>•Was Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader inevitable?</p><p>•Who's better at managing conflict: Jedi or Sith?</p><p>•How did Luke Skywalker negotiate his way away from the dark side?</p><p>•What makes Rey Jyn Erso and Padmé such good negotiators?</p><p><br></p><p>Fans of Star Wars will appreciate the book's new perspective along with the practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills that can restore peace and justice to a relationship a workplace a community or even a galaxy.</p>