If you are looking for an opportunity for “experiential” learning, may I boldly suggest you participate in a Twitter chat. 

Last week, I participated in the monthly ADRHub.com Twitter chat, along with a dozen other mediators and professionals (plus a few lurkers?) who practice non-adversarial approaches to conflict resolution. 

Here’s what I…

The railway switchman and the mediator. So different, yet so much alike. Both focus on relationships.

The switchman:

1. Knows where the trains are coming from…
   
   

The coaches’ coach.  That’s sort of how I think of Cinnie Noble (pictured right).  I’ve gotten to know Cinnie a bit over the last couple of years, through social media, and via reading her excellent book,…

This coming Wednesday I am super excited (‘stoked’ in modern parlance) to be co-hosting a Twitter chat for ADR professionals with the dynamic Jeff Thompson (@mediatorjeff on Twitter) from New York City… collaborating, coast to coast.

I’m filling in for regular co-host Jason…