October 2011 Blog Posts (38)

Whats Happening [11.01.11]

Cyberweek 2011

This year's Cyberweek has recently conlcuded with numerous discussions taking place on many topics regarding ODR (Online Dispute Resolution).

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on October 31, 2011 at 9:12pm — No Comments

Court Approves Settlement Creating Ombuds Program for Pfizer Employees

In December 2010, the world's largest pharmaceutical company agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit arising out of allegation of the illegal marketing of at least 13 of Pfizer's most important drugs. In addition to governance changes in financial considerations, the proposed settlement also provides for, "the establishment of an Ombudsman Program as an…

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Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on October 31, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

On Halloween, masks, and mediation.

I love Halloween in NYC. In a town where every day is a parade of style and costumery, folks really amp it up for the 'ween. (And thus I've become pretty judge-y about costumes. Enough with the "sexy" everything get-ups for women -- sexy Freddy Kruger doesn't even make sense. Props to those going for precise verisimilitude or the absolutely outrageous. Feel free to judge …

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Added by Brad Heckman on October 31, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Random Book Pages & Learning Opportunities

I am not sure if I am the only one who does this but whenever I get a new book, I open to a random page and start reading.

Why? Why not?

Well, one thing is by reading a random few pages is it informs me if the book is any good. This random thin slice (a snippet or section representing the whole. Thin Slice methodology also happens to play significant role in my PhD- read more …

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Added by Jeff Thompson on October 31, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

Quick Workout Tips: Cerebal Edition: Robert J. Witheridge, Ph.D.

Quick Workout Tips: Cerebral Edition: Robert J. Witheridge, Ph.D.

Here are three simple workout tips that will exercise your brain and reinforce your…

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Added by Werner Institute Blog on October 31, 2011 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

ODR International Forum coming up!

Has Cyberweek piqued your interest?

Want to know more about ODR and where it's headed?

The 11th International Forum on ODR will be held this June in Prague – check it out! http://www.odr2012.org/node/3

Added by Noam Ebner on October 28, 2011 at 10:13am — 1 Comment

Understanding the Benefits of Online Dispute Resolution- Cyberweek 2011

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Added by Patricia M Porter on October 26, 2011 at 1:19pm — No Comments

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In the spirit of Cyberweek, the annual…

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Added by Noam Ebner on October 25, 2011 at 9:48pm — 6 Comments

Your cheating art.

My first post-college job was teaching English at a Polish university during the last days of Soviet communism. When I entered the classroom on the first day, the students stood at attention with a mix of ceremonial deference, existential boredom, and mild derision. (I responded with an awkward, swivel-handed ersatz royal wave.)

It didn't take me long to realize that the…

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Added by Brad Heckman on October 25, 2011 at 8:34am — 1 Comment

Whats Happening [10.25.11]

Click Above For The CyberWeek 2011 Homepage

Maximizing Technology to Establish Trust in an Online, Nonvisual Mediation Setting…

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on October 24, 2011 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Win a copy of "Uncertainty" by Jonathan Fields!

I read an interesting book lately called Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields recently and it has changed the way I think about many things. The tagline for this book say "Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance." So why did this book resonate with me so much?

We all deal with uncertainty. We all deal with a fear of the unknown. We all need to get to know our strengths and weaknesses… Continue

Added by Jason Dykstra on October 24, 2011 at 7:23am — No Comments

Workplace Mediation Involving People with Disabilities: Collaborating to Make it Accessible

Listen to this Pre-Recorded Show at BlogTalkRadio. Special Program for Disability Employment Awareness Month

Mediations in the workplace involving employees with disabilities may -- or may not -- be about legal rights. Whatever the subject of the… Continue

Added by Patricia M Porter on October 23, 2011 at 3:02pm — No Comments

On Bob Dylan and reverse international development.

So this Halloween I'm going as Bob Dylan, c.1966. (I'm a bit long of tooth to pull off the 20-something songpoet...my attempt at Bono last year was more age-appropriate). Dylan's Bringing It All Back Home has been rattling around my cranium as I think about working domestically vs…

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Added by Brad Heckman on October 21, 2011 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Coalition of Federal Ombudsmen Sets Tenth Annual Conference

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will host the tenth annual CoFO meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The all-day conference will feature a keynote address by John Palguta, Vice President of the Partnership for Public Service.

Conference topics will include: Workshop with the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation; Internal and External OmbudsFocus Groups; Development of the Federal Ombuds; and Solo Practitioners. Registration in advance is required and… Continue

Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on October 21, 2011 at 1:56pm — No Comments

International Scholarships Available for 2012 Ombuds Conference

The International Ombudsman Association has announced the availability of financial support for members or prospective members living outside of North America to attend its annual conference on April 15-18, 2012, in Houston, Texas. The scholarship is targeted at Organizational Ombuds working outside the US or Canada who would otherwise not be able to attend the conference.

Priority will be given to applicants whose participation may be instrumental in the advancement of the… Continue

Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on October 21, 2011 at 1:53pm — No Comments

IOA to Offer Training in Workplace Conflict Resolution at the Asia Pacific Mediation Leadership Summit

The International Ombudsman Association presents a specialized training course on December 1, 2011 in Bangkok: "Tsunamis at the Water Fountain, Navigating Workplace Disputes." The program will be held in conjunction with and preceding the Asia Pacific Mediation Leadership Summit.

This one-day specialized course will explore the nature of work in the 21st century and the dynamics of workplace interaction. It will introduce the participants to the effective use of the Organizational… Continue

Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on October 21, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

JAMS Panelist Hon. Nat A. Agliano (Ret.) Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, is proud to announce that Justice Nat A. Agliano (Ret.) received the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Monterey County Bar Association at its annual Sixth District luncheon event on Thursday, October 20.

“We are very excited that the Monterey County Bar Association honored Justice Agliano with this lifetime achievement award,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “He is one…

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Added by Lisa Altman on October 21, 2011 at 10:56am — No Comments

Ever Experience the "Duper's Delight"?

Have a look at my latest article on micro expressions, and the famous "Duper's Delight"- taking joy in fooling someone. Have you experienced this during a mediation session or during negotiations?

Keep in mind, these micro expressions, or facial actions that happen in less than a second, are a form of leakage that is often missed by many.…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on October 17, 2011 at 9:56am — No Comments

Whats Happening [10.18.11]

The US Consideration of Military Action Against Iran-Dangerous to the Future of America…

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on October 17, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

The US Consideration of Military Action Against Iran-Dangerous to the Future of America

Military force shouldn’t be ruled out as a response to an Iranian assassination plot on U.S. soil, the top House Republican on intelligence issues said on ABC’s “This Week.”

“I don’t think you should take it off the table,” said Representative Mike Rogers, the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rogers said other options would include rallying the international community against Iran or taking action against Iranian operatives in Iraq. Noticeably absent… Continue

Added by Doug Noll on October 17, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments