What's Happening in Conflict Resolution [05.13.14]

"What's Happening in Conflict Resolution" is a weekly round up of the all the ADR news, jobs, events and more. Check it out each week and view past versions [HERE].

Task Force Recommends Broader Use of ADR by Realtors

Tom A. Kosakowski- An advisory group appointed by the National Association of Realtors to come up with long-term strategic plans has endorsed Mediation and Ombuds programs for its 1,600 local associations. In a report issued this week, the advisory group said that existing processes for both Realtor vs. Realtor and Consumer vs. Realtor complaints takes too long. (Report of the Organizational Alignment Presidential Advisory Group.)

According to the report, the solution is one of three options for local associations:

Read more [HERE].

Anxiety about a difficult conversation? Try this.

Tammy Lenski- Writing may be a very effective way to boost your performance in pressure-filled situations such as difficult conversations, suggests research out of The University of Chicago’s Human Performance Lab.

anxiety and writing

Even ten minutes of expressive writing (writing about your thoughts and feelings) immediately before a high-stress event can have a big impact on your anxiety level and on your performance says Psychology professor Sian Beilock, author of Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right ....

Read more [HERE].

New Qualifying Assessment Programs for IMI Certification

The Qualifying Assessment Program (QAP) of JAMS has been approved to qualify mediators for IMI Certification. The QAP will qualify JAMS Neutrals only.

Deconstructing the Use of Power in Mediation

Nathalie Al-Zyoud- Power, in the field of conflict resolution, is defined as the ability to bring about a preferred outcome. Mediation practitioners further differentiate between the use of power to impose an outcome and the use of power to bring out the conflict parties’ preferred outcome..

Read more at Nathalie's site [HERE].

Sneak Peak At Tammy Lenski's New Book Cover

Stew in Your Own Juices

Cinnie Noble-...This phrase is often used when someone determines they are not going to respond to another with whom there has been a conflict. According to the source I found, it is about leaving the other person to fret, suffer, and ruminate about what occurred.

The Gratitude Opportunity: Expressing Gratitude at the Best and Wor...

Patricia M Porter- Gratitude communication involves expressing appreciation or thanks to others. Hear powerful, real-life stories of individuals who shared moments of gratitude in their work lives. Take away tips to guide you in your own life, whether handling a difficult situation or simply savoring a situation that's already amazing.