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Zena Zumeta: Spiritual Side to Mediation - Video (3/19/10)
Zena Zumeta speaks to the spiritual dimension of the work she does - how helping people learn how to respectfully and effectively be a part their workplace and family is a sacred task.
Bernie Mayer: Participatory Democracy is Motivation to Mediate - Video (3/18/10)
Bernie Mayer describes his motivation as a mediator which involves promoting participatory democracy, empowering people to control the outcomes of the crises in their own lives.
Randy Lowry: Growing Popularity of Mediation in Court System - Video (3/18/10)
Randy Lowry describes the growth and integration of mediation and negotiation into the court system to where judges want to be trained
Frank Sander: The Three Phases of Alternative Dispute Resolution - Video (3/17/10)
Frank Sander speaks of three phases he's noticed in ADR: the Pound Conference followed by ten years of experimentation. The next ten years was the incorporation and practice in law schools and court systems as well as discovering the weaknesses of the practice. The last ten years have been the institutionalization of the field.
Sid Lezak: Humor, Rapport, and Experience - Video (3/17/10)
Sid Lezak describes how he uses humor to lighten the mood of parties coming in and help them focus on what is in their best interests. He also talks about his vast experience and how his responses can be somewhat automatic.
Lots of Activity at Mediate.com (3/17/10)
This article highlights Mediate.com's recent move, our new hire, new Mediate.com site features and some 15th anniversary specials to consider.
Nina Meierding: Gender and Culture in Mediation - Video (3/17/10)
Nina Meierding explains putting theory to practice regarding studies of gender and culture in mediation. She describes being sensitive and respectful of diverse thought processes and communication methods.
David Hoffman: Concerns, Lack of Professional Diversity, and Public Funding - Video (3/17/10)
David Hoffman emphasizes the need for more racial/ethnic diversity in the field in order to have the widest reach, broadening the movement. He also discusses the problem of community mediation programs being underfunded.
Andrew Schepard: Aborigine Model Processes for Handling Child Neglect/Abuse - Video (3/16/10)
Andrew Schepard describes how Aboriginal tribes have an optimal process of dealing with child neglect and/or abuse. If abuse is reported, a family group conference may be called; they have the choice of opting out of the coercive court system, which he sees as a model approach.
Terry Wakeen: Being Neutral is a Myth - Video (3/16/10)
Terry Wakeen explains that she believes being neutral is a myth. She still upholds her ethical duty, however, to not force her opinions and judgments on the parties.
Video: The Mediators - Views from the Eye of the Storm Vol. I - Trailer (3/16/10)
This two hour-long program features 31 of the most experienced mediators in the world. This is a "highlight" film of compelling commentary from pioneers and leaders in the field of mediation.
Video: The Mediators: Family Mediation Edition - Trailer (3/16/10)
The Mediators: Family Edition features 27 of the most experienced family mediators in the world. Sections include: Inspiration, Techniques In The Room, Supporting Children, Styles And Models, The Future, Training & Certification
Ken Cloke: Simulating Sincerity - Video (3/16/10)
Kenneth Cloke explains that if you're not able to be sincere as a mediator, simulating sincerity will lead to true sincerity and authenticity.
When To Caucus (3/15/10)
At one point the mediators asked for my suggestion. I recommended moving from a joint session to caucusing with each party. I know caucusing is sometimes a controversial subject among mediators, so I thought I'd lay out my case for using a caucus, at least in this case.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind And Mediation (3/15/10)
At the beginning of each mediation, there is a moment of suspense. The mediator does not know the parties’ stories. Yes, there are two stories, because each client has a separate and distinct version of reality. Then the stories begin to be told.
It Turns Out That Humans Make Human Decisions (3/15/10)
I googled the question “What makes a good lawyer?” and found 49,300,000 results. There are lots of articles about analyzing, taking positions, fighting, winning and being a good adversary. Reading these articles wakes up the competitive side in me. I love the logic of the law, researching positions, thinking up clever arguments and advocating a cause. And forget happiness, I love the pursuit of the victory.
ABA 2010 Mediation Video Contest Winner - Considering Mediation (3/15/10)
The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution announced the 2010 winners of its First Annual Mediation Video Contest. The First Prize Winner was “Consider Mediation.”
ABA 2010 Mediation Video Contest 2nd Place - Mediation: A Better Way to Resolve Disputes (3/15/10)
The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution announced the 2010 winners of its First Annual Mediation Video Contest. The Second Prize Winner was "Mediation: A Better Way to Resolve Disputes."
ABA 2010 Mediation Video Contest Honorable Mention Videos (3/15/10)
The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution announced the 2010 winners of its First Annual Mediation Video Contest. Honorable Mention was awarded to the following 3 videos: "Mediation: Everyone's a Winner!", "Elder Mediation: A Solution For Families at War", and "Mediation Works."
Elegant Solutions: Lessons from the Farmer-Lender Mediations of the 1980s (3/12/10)
In the case of mortgage foreclosure, laws that allow the lender to collect the debt by foreclosing on the security pledged are a workable and predictable system of conflict resolution. However, when unforeseen and cataclysmic events occur that cannot be controlled or predicted by either side to the original contract, application of the usual legal remedies may prove unworkable. In the case of the lender/homeowner relationship, that may extend over a 30-year period, there may be occasions where it is necessary to change the terms of that contractual relationship. This was true in the case of farmers and bankers in 1985, and it is true of homeowners and their lenders today.
Richard Millen Memorial: Mediator as a Way of Life (3/11/10)
Richard Millen, a mediation pioneer, teacher and leader, has has died at the age of 89 from cancer. True to his indomitable spirit and desire to bring peace into the lives of everyone he could touch, Richard was was still mediating to the end! The following essay describing Richard was originally written in 2004 by Laurel Kaufer as part of the Southern California Mediation Association's inauguration of the annual Cloke – Millen Award.
Mediation World Loses a Patriarch (3/11/10)
I am deeply saddened to announce that Richard Millen passed away today. Most mediators in southern California knew and were touched by Richard, whether they knew it or not. He was a motivating power in forming the first court-annexed mediation program in California, in founding the now-mighty Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA), and served on boards and committees advising on mediation policy until his last months.
Mourning the Passing of a Great Friend, Mentor, Lawyer and Mediator, Richard Millen (3/11/10)
I don't think there's a mediator in town who didn't know and love Richard. Now, you'll excuse the presumption, a "real" mediator at any rate.
Further Beyond Reason: Emotions, the Core Concerns, and Mindfulness in Negotiation (3/09/10)
Negative emotions can impede good negotiation, especially good interest-based negotiation. Positive emotions can foster good negotiation. This article integrates Fisher and Shapiro's "Core Concerns System" with the author's ideas about mindfulness in mediation.
Gender Bias in ADR (3/08/10)
This is the list of blog postings compiled by Diane Levine and Victoria Pynchon on Gender Bias in ADR which have been posted in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
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