Even though English is universally accepted, and everyone appears to understand it, we often don't seem to speak the same language.. In our ever expanding global community there are still deep cultural divides and you have to understand and appreciate the other side to get the a yes.

Joel Lee is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, the National University of Singapore. Joel co-pioneered the teaching of Negotiation and Mediation in the Singapore Universities and has played a significant role in furthering the development of mediation in Singapore, not just in education but in practice. A graduate of Victoria University of Wellington and Harvard Law Schools, Joel is a partner with CMP-Cambridge (USA), and a principal mediator with and the Training Director of the Singapore Mediation Centre.