I must admit, I am intrigued by the constant potential convergence of mediation and technology.  I recently came across a press release from Colin Rule's new company, Modria.  They offer a dispute resolution process for internet based conflicts.  If you don't know Colin (really?), he's the guy who set up PayPal and Ebay's dispute resolution program that handled millions of a complaints.

So what is Modria? from the…

I am definitely an unofficial advocate of conflict resolution professionals using and embracing technology for all different reasons.  This includes keeping up to date with news and research, networking, and raising awareness of your name and services.

The story out of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services offers some caution to embracing technology.  One of FMCS mediators had to be removed from the NHL mediation session due to, according to an article:

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Cross-posted from Russ Beamer:

Remember last summer how the New York Times and Boston Globe headline writers couldn’t figure out the difference between mediators and arbitrators?

If you do, you may also remember that List Serv master Maria R. Volpe had some thoughts on the situation and the state of the public perception of ADR.

Gathering those thoughts was a great reason to get her back into our pages after too long an…

Yes, with the title I deserve to be writing headlines for the NY Post, and no, I am not lying I'm just referring to the President of India.  People on the Greater New York area dispute resolution community listserv recently had a great discussion on the media's lack of knowledge between the difference of mediation and arbitration.…

Get Involved In All The Discussions From #CyberWeek2012…

Nonverbal communication, including body language, plays a crucial role curing conflict resolution situations including negotiations and mediation sessions.  Because it occurs primarily subconsciously, people can dismiss it's importance.

Research has time and again proven the effect nonverbal communication can have during interactions with other people in a variety of…

Originally posted at EnjoyMediation.com

The negotiation ended before it began:

Landing in Tokyo, he asked how a previous session, conducted by his boss, Secretary of State …

Here are 7 useful tips that can you with your next conflict regardless of you are involved in it or helping others.

Enjoy!

Via Modria.com

1. When anger comes, wisdom goes.

- Hindi…

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com) 

Metaphors are easily overlooked yet are incredibly powerful.  The use of metaphors during conflict can either help parties move towards resolution or compound differences and push the interaction further along the downward spiral of negative conflict.

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According to a recent New York Times- "the newspaper of record"- mediation and arbitration are one in the same.  I came across this information on the very popular and very informative New York Dispute Resolution Community Listserv.  The listserv as a side note has +2,000 members and is not limited to New York area people.

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Mediators Instead of Police?

Considering my research area is based on primarily nonverbal communication and mediation, when I am presenting and offering workshops and trainings, it is not just words I rely on to try and help others understand the value and important role nonverbal communication has on our daily interactions.  This includes both our professional and social interactions.

Sketchnoting and infographics are two examples of how information can be shared and retained when you are at a workshop,…

If first impressions are so important in a variety of interactions and professions, what role could it play in mediation sessions? 

Join us for our next twitter as we conclude "March is Mediator's Beyond Borders Month at ADRhub.com."

We will be discussing various…

Does Your Beard Make You A Better Mediator?

Have some fun with the collection of nonverbal communication research I gathered below.  What are your thoughts on the…

Won't Leak in Flight!

This is a quick guide to show how easy it is to post your blog posts from another site (your main blog) and increase your exposure while sharing your great content with a wider audience.  What is important to note is that you can post many postings at the same time and have them go live at a date determined by you. 

Also, as you will see below, we (ADRhub.com) encourage you to include a link to the location where it was originally…

Originally posted at www.NonverbalPhd.com

For those interested in nonverbal communication (body language, gestures, appearance, semiotics, voice tone, touch, etc.) both from a research and academic perspective or if you have just a 'casual' interest in the subject, I thought I…