Jeff Thompson's Blog – May 2011 Archive (4)

Reflective Practice For Mediators

Enjoy Episode #2 below.

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 31, 2011 at 6:52pm — 1 Comment

Semiotics & Mediation

I thought the following presentation would be of interest to fellow mediators and others working in conflict. It explains the semiotic perspective on nonverbal communication.

I hope you enjoy it!…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 26, 2011 at 10:40am — No Comments

New Feature: Video Blog Post

I'd like to introduce everyone to the newest feature of EnjoyMediation.com- video blog posting. No, I will not be giving up on the written version of my blog postings but rather, this will…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 22, 2011 at 5:55pm — 6 Comments

'Free' Coffee & Rapport Building

Rapport.

Rapport building is often cited as critical characteristic of a successful mediators. As a mediator, I agree, and think it must also be genuine. Additionally, establishing rapport, or building it, is something that mediators probably do and use not only as a tool in their Mediator's Toolbox but rather something they use throughout the day during daily interactions.

Now of course this is written for mediators, my usual audience, yet take out the word…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 15, 2011 at 3:20pm — No Comments