Roar Thun Waegger is a highly regarded expert in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. As the founder of Waegger Negotiation Institute, Roar has dedicated his career to guiding individuals, businesses, and organizations through complex disputes with exceptional skill and finesse.

Roar's approach to mediation is characterized by a collaborative and engaging style. He favors a facilitative, interest-based method, firmly believing that the most durable resolutions are those crafted by the parties involved. Roar quickly identifies the core issues and guides parties toward practical solutions, ensuring their autonomy while also providing necessary reality checks when unrealistic expectations or demands arise. Focusing always on achieving sustainable and mutually satisfying outcomes.

Roar’s standing as a trusted mediator is reinforced by his accreditation with prestigious organizations such as the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), the Civil Mediation Council UK (CMC), and the Norwegian Mediation Center. These affiliations underscore his commitment to the highest standards of practice in the field.

Roar’s educational foundation is rooted in law, with a specialization in employment and labor law in Norway. His legal career, marked by success, provided him with deep insights into workplace conflicts and the legal frameworks governing them. Roar further honed his skills with specialized certifications in Negotiation from PON Harvard and Mediation and Conflict Resolution from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University, equipping him to manage diverse and challenging mediation scenarios effectively.

In 2017, recognizing the transformative power of mediation, Roar established the Waegger Negotiation Institute. His vision was to create a leading center for preventing and resolving disputes through collaboration and mutual understanding, rather than confrontation. Roar is also deeply involved in education, delivering mediation training to universities and continuing education centers, and serving as an Expert Assessor and role-play author at national and international negotiation and mediation competitions.

Roar has a keen interest in resolving disputes related to business, as well as those involving international organizations, their staff, contractors, and consultants. His unique blend of education, experience, and visionary approach makes him a sought-after mediator and negotiation advisor and trainer, committed to achieving lasting peace and collaboration in every dispute he addresses.

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