Conflict Resolution, ADR & Workplace Insights - Expert Perspectives from Mosaic

Research-backed articles on alternative dispute resolution, workplace conflict, behavioral health, and business consulting written by Mosaic's team of credentialed practitioners.

When Attorneys See the Limits of Litigation, Many Turn to Mediation

Attorney and conflict resolution expert Megan Villafuerte joins Mosaic Collaborative Consulting, bringing experience in multidisciplinary mediation services, grounded in access to justice and human-centered problem solving. Date: 5/30/26By Alec Chapa…

The Mediation Profession Has a Workforce Problem. Mosaic Leads With a Solution.

Mosaic Collaborative Consulting is helping to tackle one of the mediation field’s biggest structural challenges through a first-of-its-kind dispute resolution apprenticeship initiative, focused on experiential learning, mentorship, and workforce development….

Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest, Vol. 2, Issue 1

It’s with great pride and joy that I present the latest issue of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Committee Digest, a publication supported by the American Bar Association Section…

Mosaic’s Alec Chapa to Present Innovative Concept at St. Paul University Conference

Mosaic, a respected provider in the realm of dispute resolution and collaborative problem-solving, is set to make waves at the upcoming “The Ombuds: Foundations, Best Practices, and Development” conference hosted…

What If Conflict Management Belonged in Every Project Plan?

At a monthly meeting of the Alamo PMI Chapter, Alec Chapa shared best practices & case-driven insights on how dispute resolution helps project managers mitigate risk, protect budgets, strengthen teams,…

“I’m so done!” Workplace Conflict Resolution, Live Event

Change provokes conflict, and work is no exception. When the stakes are high, we owe it to ourselves and others to prepare and get it right. Join in for practical tips and interactive discussion!

Mediating Brain Health & Business Health: Enhancing the Workplace with Dispute System Design

Enhancing the workplace is no longer an endeavor towards maximizing profit and planning the next extravaganza with the proceeds. It’s a matter of organizational survival, and with it, our own….

Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 4

As always, it is with great pleasure that I announce our latest Committee Digest, the fourth and final issue of 2023! As we approach the middle of winter, it’s a…

Enhancing Organizations Beyond HR with Dispute Resolution: Tune in February 26th via Zoom

North America consistently houses among the world’s highest count and most successful startups. Among the many places a company can call home, Texas has been a rising star in recent…

Mitigating Risks & Workplace Conflict with Ombuds: Tune in January 29th via Zoom

It’s not what leaders know that keeps them up at night; it’s what they don’t know. – Chuck Howard, Attorney and former IOA Executive Director, A Practical Guide to the…

Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 3

As fall sets in and the leaves begin to change — or rather, as the heat begins to finally let up, depending on your location — the final stretch of…

Upcoming Presentation: “Risk Mitigation: Profit From Lawsuit Prevention Using Dispute Resolution”

Mosaic is proud to announce an upcoming series of presentations with University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC), focused on helping small businesses manage risks…

Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 2

On behalf of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Committee of the Section of Dispute Resolution, it’s my pleasure to present our second issue of the Public Disputes & Consensus…

Labor Disruptions: How Conflicts Impact Businesses & Why You Should Care

– How have post-pandemic labor disruptions affected you, your career and family? This question brings a lot to mind, I know. Nearly everyone you know has been economically impacted, often…

Brain Health, Wellness, and Democracy

– Are you interested in science, particularly cutting edge neuroscience? How about the way the latest research can directly impact the health and wellbeing of a community through the way…

Public Disputes & Consensus Building Digest Vol. 1 Issue 1

On behalf of the Public Disputes & Consensus Building Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, it’s my pleasure to present the first issue of the Digest….

American Bar Association Features Mosaic

In an effort to expand the field of dispute resolution and enhance the selection of professional neutrals, the American Bar Association has compiled a list of diverse practitioners and firms…

Be Social! Follow Mosaic for Conflict Management Content

Unlock a world of insights and opportunities by following Mosaic on social media! Stay ahead of the curve with our latest content, meticulously curated to bring you the most current…

Mosaic Expands To Include HR Consulting

After performing across-the-board human resources functions for a variety of organizations, principal consultant Alec Chapa spent 6 months reviewing HR best practices, as established by the Society for Human Resource…

American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Fellowship to Begin Jan 3, 2023

As 2022 comes to a close and attention turns towards the year to come, one exciting announcement comes just in time – Mosaic’s principal consultant Alec Chapa has been selected…

The Peace Dividend: Mosaic Secures Capital Investment

Gratitude. Hope. Faith. Trust. Confidence. These were some of the many sentiments vibrating throughout the room as the investing agreement was signed. Peaceful profits – woohoo!! Of all people, I…

December Conference: American Bar’s Mediation Institute

This year’s mediation and advocacy institute has an impressive line up, including Ken Cloke! If you haven’t registered, I highly encourage you to consider it.

Keynote Presentation: Managing Conflict in Real Estate Cases

It was my pleasure and honor to present on my conflict resolution framework “Moral Generosity” to over 100 agents at Century 21’s annual retreat.

Fox News Lawsuits Supported by Conflict Resolution Research Findings

At the heart of my published research, I ask the question, if we change the news that we watch and the hardened opinions about issues and others, could it provide a way beyond our political divides and move us toward finding cooperative solutions?