Deborah M. Osborne
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Expert
Athena Agreements’ founder Deborah M. Osborne is a certified negotiation and conflict resolution expert with 20+ years of experience and over 500 cases under her belt. She pioneered the adoption of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for business, development, organizational, land use, and environmental conflicts in governmental, intercultural, regulatory, and legal contexts.
Transform conflict into opportunity. Unlock stalemate.
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Person to Person Negotiation and Your Business
Deborah M. Osborne, company founder explains how we do better together in the book’s Eight Step Framework. She has your back to move you forward so you evolve in your business and partnerships.
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Musings
Resolving Infrastructure Disputes: Siting Data Centers and Other Facility Disputes
Say “Yes” to MIMBYs and the Neutral Third Party When controversy strikes, we often respond by taking a hard stance or defensive position: “I’m right,
Mutual Gains and Sustainable Principles To Close the Last Gap in Negotiation
Parties negotiate hoping to achieve a good deal for themselves. Just when they think they are done, one party airs a concern much to the
Volunteering and Giving Back Pays Off:
A Historic Preservation Example Athena Agreements’ Deborah Osborne volunteered and served for several terms on two cultural commissions in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. The