Jeff Thompson's Blog – June 2009 Archive (14)

Court Connected Mediation Study

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

Court Connected Mediation Study

Maria Volpe, overseer of the NYC-DR listserv, posted this great information recently that I thought many of the readers would find interesting:

To all: since research on court-related mediation programs may be of interest to some on this listserv, I am sending the following bibliography of evaluations conducted from the… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 29, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Selective Perception

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

Selective Perception

One of the many ‘evil’ traits that frequently are displayed by parties in mediation is selective perception. People form their own idea of an event or situation and then anything that is said or information that arises after the fact which contradicts their opinion is dismissed or ignored.

I say it is… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 25, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Keeping The Parties Informed

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

The mediation process is sometimes followed in the steps you had all planned out and sometimes it goes in a completely different direction. Regardless, planning ahead and making sure you have each step in your mind can be extremely beneficial.

A quick recap of the steps of mediation are (based on my training with… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 22, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

DRC-NY Proposal

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

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DRC-NY Listserv Proposal

The original blog posting on this issue is [here] with many comment posted within the posting

[Here] is an update on this "Web 2.Oh!?! issue

As my follow up to the recent DRC-NY listserv cavalcade of… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 15, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Web 2.oh File

newserver97.doc

this file corresponds with tomorrows posting.

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 14, 2009 at 3:05pm — No Comments

Web 2.Oh!?!

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation [HERE] Web 2.Oh!

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Wow, what a couple of weeks in the ADR World-Wide-Web! Over at the DRC-NY listserv someone two weeks ago posted a request for facilitators between a certain age ranges. This created a firestorm of response. Some were very well written and opinions from… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 14, 2009 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Mediate.com Certification Follow Up

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

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Jim Melamed Responds to My Post

In a follow up to my post [here], Jim Melamed, CEO of Mediate.com replied to the questions and concerns I raised. Below, and with his permission, I am posting his unedited reply.

Enjoy!

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Jeff,

A… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 11, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Attribution Bias

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

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As conflict resolvers, we are suppose to notice the things that others can not because we are trained to do so. We are also trained in knowing the terms of certain traits, characteristics and actions. Knowing these terms does not make one smarter than the other, or display a sense of superior mediator skills when compared to others but rather I… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 10, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Mediate.com Announces Certificate Program

Originally Posted at Enjoy Mediation

Mediate.com Announces Certification Program

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I am sure many readers already know about this as either a) you also read other blogs and/or b) you read mediate.com.

Below I will post a roundup of all the coverage it has received, as well as opinions. The only comment I have is from the Q & A (first… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 9, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Mindfulness Training Reduces Stress

Originally Posted at Enjoy Mediation (note: for active links below, click the above link)

Mindfulness Training Busts Stress

For all the negotiators and mediators- you know the saying of the best way to promote a practice (effective listening, communication skills, etc.) is to set the example by doing it yourself?

Well, have a read:

The study included 103… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 8, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Certified!?!?

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation

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Jump in The Discussion!

Over at Mediation Channel, there is a very good discussion going on about the issue of a mediator being certified and the term 'certified' being used.

Should anyone be using it? What criteria should be used?

I mentioned over at that site that I am in fact certified! These are the steps… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 5, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Australian of the Year

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation (note: for active links below, click the above link)

I was lucky enough to be present last week at the Australian Consulate to hear 2009 Australian of the Year, Mick Dodson, speak. Very special thanks to the Consulate for the invitation, especially Fiona Gosschalk. (pictured left is me far left, Mick Dodson, near left. Photo by Michelle Lee, Australian… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 4, 2009 at 8:17am — No Comments

Entrapment

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation HERE

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Entrapment, means something much different in the world of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The legal term is basically setting someone up to commit a crime. The best example I can think of is the undercover female cop dresses up as a prostitute and makes the initial contact to potential 'Johns' and offering them… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 2, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Golden Nuggets

Originally posted at Enjoy Mediation HERE

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I decided to post some of the quick but important tips under the title 'golden nuggets'. Why, firstly because it's my blog and I do what i want! Secondly, and a bit more seriously, that is what I feel they are; short postings containing valuable information.

Today's edition is if you pressed for time to give out… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 1, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

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