A few random questions about mediation: Any answers?
Here`s a few random questions related to mediation that have recently come to my mind. Hey, it’s summertime… the mind wanders.
Did the modern mediation movement come out of the Quaker tradition? This was a question posed by J Nyden in response to this post on Peter Phillip’s Business Conflict blog.
Is web TV the way to [...]
4 Factors that are reshaping the world of conflict resolution
From my feeds (RSS, Twitter…), I’ve recently come across some interesting goings on in the world of conflict/dispute resolution. And as much of it jives with my own experience and take on resolving conflicts, I thought I’d summarize, with a few examples, what I see as key factors impacting the practice of conflict resolution, going [...]
Victoria’s Collaborative Family Law Group – raising the bar on ways to manage family conflict
The Collaborative Family Law Group (CFLG) is a Victoria-based interdisciplinary group of independent professionals, whose mission is to “encourage and promote a new process to create positive solutions for people in conflict and families in transition.” Indeed… that’s why I’m a fan of theirs.
Recently I attended, as a guest, one of the regular monthly CFLG [...]
Musings on “peeling the onion” and visual thinking
We all have needs. When we’re stuck, dealing with unmet needs can help get things moving forward again. Understanding needs can be like peeling an onion; there are many layers. It may be a bit painful in the peeling, yet good things can happen afterwards, not the least of which is crafting sustainable solutions, as [...]
Surprises in mediation can be a good thing
As a mediator or facilitator, its’ easy to feel you’re in total control of the process. Don’t hold that thought too tight though! Sometimes, giving co-ownership of the process, over to the people in conflict, can lead to surprising results. It doesn’t matter if it was your intention or it happens spontaneously, letting go can [...]
Break down those silos and re-build from above and below
Trying to get everyone on the same page? As long as your team members stay in their silos, your job will be next to impossible. To break down the thick walls between silos, build on the things all silos have in common: the sky above (vision) and the ground below (values).
The silos metaphor [...]
Be a better mediator: 5 jazz learning techniques worth investing in
Jazz is America’s music. It roots are in America. Two things I always liked about jazz. One; the swing rhythm, identifiable in the music of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and many others, always gave me a high. Two; jazz has long been associated with social justice. That sold it for me!
Earlier in my adult [...]
A framework for values-based Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
What would a values-based Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework look like, in an organization?
Recently I listened in on a conversation between 3 well-known mediators/bloggers, Amanda Bucklow, Tammy Lenski, and Diane Levin on the topic of values-based fees in the mediation and ADR world. I’ve also being part of some recent conversations in my local Values-Based [...]
Parameters to consider if your organization wants to resolve its’ disputes online
The more we interact online, the more disputes will happen in that medium. ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) is an extension of ADR (aka Alternative /Appropriate Dispute Resolution). ODR is becoming the defacto way to resolve cyberspace disputes. It only makes sense!
There is some interesting things going on in the field of ODR. In late October, [...]
Chief Mediation Officer: One of many ways to imbed the spirit of mediation in your organization
I came across this insightful article yesterday; Enhancing enterprise collaboration: the role of conflict and mediation, posted on Wikinomics. Authored by Marilyn Davison, it echoed a number of my own thoughts of how organizations can move to a truly collaborative culture, and a few other good ones I hadn’t thought about!
A veteran of organizational development [...]
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