June 2010 Blog Posts (21)

Not Really A Blog Post

Hello Everyone,

I am in the midst of looking for a career change and if anyone hears of any job opportunities in Omaha, Nebraska specifically within the healthcare field of dispute resolution, since that is my concentration area, please let me know. In addition, if other areas of dispute resolution opportunites in Omaha arise, I am flexible enough to consider them as well. I am definitely looking to relocate to Omaha.

Thank you and everyone take care.

Kipp McKenzie

Added by Kipp McKenzie on June 29, 2010 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Organizational Ombuds Field Continued Signs of Growth in First Half of 2010

In the first six months of the year, 20 entities announced the creation of new ombuds programs, either by the appointment of the first ombudsperson or the opening of a search. These new programs reflect the growing acceptance of institutional ADR programs.

European Organization for Nuclear Research / CERN…

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Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on June 29, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

Current Ombuds Job Postings

Several organizations are hiring ombuds. Currently open searched include:

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Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on June 28, 2010 at 2:34pm — No Comments

ODR Being Taught To Mediators & Arbitrators

This story seems interesting but is it very short and leaves me with some questions. From the…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 28, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

New Cyberbullying Law Promotes Mediation

New Cyberbullying law in Victoria, Australia aims to increase mediation

More than 600 people have this year sought orders at the Children's Court against children including… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 27, 2010 at 8:07pm — No Comments

Media Matters Q&A With New NYT Ombuds

(originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

Here's one (of 13) questions Joe Strupp, of www.MediaMatters.org, asked the newly appointed New York Times Ombudsman, Arthur S. Brisbane:…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 25, 2010 at 3:51pm — No Comments

4 Factors that are reshaping the world of conflict resolution

(Originally posted on www.collaborativejourneys.com)

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,… Continue

Added by Ben Ziegler on June 24, 2010 at 3:05pm — No Comments

The State of Mediator Impartiality

[originally published in dialogicmediation]

tricycle, the Buddhist Review, introduced a new feature, "Dear Abbey Dharma", in its Spring 2010 issue to offer advice to readers' toughest Dhamma questions. The column is authored by… Continue

Added by Arnold Zeman on June 24, 2010 at 11:19am — 1 Comment

Shared Vision, Systems Thinking and Value

(Originally posted in www.thebusinessmediator.blogspot.com)

I recently watched Bill Clinton's 2007 acceptance speech for the TED Prize on the rebuilding of Rwanda. In it, he set the stage for his vision byarticulating three brutal facts: the world we live is unequal, unstable… Continue

Added by Susan M Diehl on June 23, 2010 at 2:11pm — No Comments

(Follow-up) Should Congress Use Mediation?

For those who found the Washington Post article by Mr. Hager suggestingmediation be used for Congress, Robert E. Honig sent this letter to the editor:

L. Michael Hager's suggestion ["How to end gridlock: Mediation… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 21, 2010 at 9:09pm — 1 Comment

Tackling The Root Causes of Conflict

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

Don't let the first sentence of the story fool you into thinking it's another fluffy conflict resolution article because it is not. It's actually full of some great quotes and information from Richard Rubenstein, from the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 21, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS COULD HAVE AVOIDED CONFRONTATION BETWEEN COP AND JAYWALKER Copyright © JUNE 18, 2010 By Christopher C. Cooper

INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS COULD HAVE AVOIDED CONFRONTATION

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Added by Christopher C. Cooper on June 19, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Ombuds, Not Mediators or Arbitrators, are the Best Solution for Workplace Bullies

A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education caused some consternation among Organizational Ombuds, especially those on college campuses. The piece acknowledged a problem Ombuds know well: "College faculty members who are bullied or abused by coworkers often feel they must either suffer through it or quit." Indeed, the annual conference of the American Association of University Professors featured three sessions devoted to the problem of faculty bullying. What piqued Ombuds was the… Continue

Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on June 18, 2010 at 1:25pm — 1 Comment

Congress Should Use Mediation

In today's Washington Post, L. Michael Hager writes about the ever present disfunction of Congress and it it could help if it had a service where a third party neutral helps each party identify the issues and then explore possible solutions which meet, at least partially, each of their needs. He or she helps them make their own decision to determine what…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 18, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Self Control, Radishes, and Change

Previously Published on Mediation Matters

By Steven G. Mehta

Why is it that at the end of the day, it is easier for you to snap at your spouse than the beginning? Why do telemarketers advertise late at night, when you are tired? Why is it hard to get out of the rut and change your routine? The answer is that you… Continue

Added by Steven G. Mehta on June 10, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Proposed California Mediated Mortage Workout Law Defeated

Proposed California Mediated Mortage Workout Law Defeated…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 10, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Listen

If you try one thing this week, you should try active listening. Or as on instructor I’ve had calls, “deep listening.” I’m not quite sure which term I prefer yet.…

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Added by Jason Dykstra on June 8, 2010 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Looking in the Mirror

Previously Posted on Mediation Matters

By Steven G. Mehta

One of the most common things that people say when trying to understand how an action might affect another person is to say, “put yourself in the other person's shoes.” Recent research, however,… Continue

Added by Steven G. Mehta on June 8, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Mediation & Communication Lacking with Franchisees

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

I came across this article whle looking up mediation news in Australia and thought some would find it interesting. See my comments below:

A study by Griffith University into franchise conflict has…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on June 6, 2010 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Building a Case for a Diverse and Inclusive Organization

Originally posted at www.thebusinessmediator.blogspot.com

I just read an article by European researchers who set out a model for creating an environment that is

inclusive in nature for all people. The authors frame their work in

terms of an ethical challenge, rather than cost avoidance or… Continue

Added by Susan M Diehl on June 4, 2010 at 4:01pm — No Comments