Building on the foundational debate established at our 2025 WISF Women in Media event, which exposed the critical algorithmic bias and narrative invisibility, the March 2026 WISF Women in Media event signaled a mature and urgent evolution in the media and professional discourses. In particular, the event addressed a critical and persistent challenge: the disconnect between female competence and narrative visibility. The discussion featured a diverse group of experts, includin

The Harvard Negotiation Principle As explained by Dr. Vera Hampel Dr. Vera Hampel, trained in psychology, business administration and sociology, and holding a PhD in emotional intelligence At the first WISF lunch event of 2026, negotiation expert Vera Hampel outlined the core insight of the Harvard Negotiation Concept: separate positions from interests. In negotiations there are two parties trying to reach an agreement, each has positions and interests. Positions are what peo

Insights with Dr. Vera Hampel When negotiating with someone, they might not have clarity on what their interests are. What advice do you have for negotiating with someone who does not know what their interests are? Are there questions you consistently use to uncover interests beneath a strong position? That situation is actually very common. People often defend positions without having fully reflected on what is driving them. If someone says, "This is non-negotiable," it does