When negotiation fails, mediation avails other moves for an amicable resolution. Whether you are a current or future mediator or a party to a conflict, this is your essential companion to the theory, concepts, and best practices of mediation. In a world ridden by social divisions, responsible resolution of conflicts is more timely than ever. What happens when parties are unable to negotiate an agreement together? The next move is to invite a third party to reset the negotiations, facilitate the exchanges, rebuild a working relationship and empower the parties to explore the past, surface their present needs, invent, evaluate and choose the best solutions for the future. Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves brings decades of critical analysis and experience that the authors tested worldwide in international organizations, governments, NGOs, universities and corporations. You will understand mediation better, and its significance in your personal and professional life. You will be able to develop a flexible mindset and a broad outlook to achieve sustainable outcomes. This book will cover: Models and principles from various domains of mediation: family, business & labor, public affairs, international relations A mediation framework to prepare for mediation and to run its process smoothly A step-by-step approach to a mediation session, from the opening until a possible settlement, via the various phases of problem solving Mediation traps and how to avoid them—for mediators and parties alike Ethics of mediation and questions of responsibility Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves is essential reading for anyone who wishes to develop a pragmatic approach to mediation.
Although, some of the contents of the book is now obsolete or changed, it still contains worthy and important information for the needs of professional mediators. Consider this book a "collectors item."
More generally, this book will strike a chord with anyone interested in humanizing our social institutions and building on a relational vision of society.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of mediation for those wanting to find out more, or those beginning in the field, as well as containing useful information and advice for anyone involved in mediation.
Theory, Research, and Practice Stephen B. Goldberg, Jeanne M. Brett, Beatrice Blohorn-Brenneur, Nancy H. Rogers ... in mediation than in court or arbitration (Karambayya & Brett, 1989; Karambayya, Brett, & Lytle, 1992; Tyler, 1990).
This is the authoritative textbook on family mediation. As well as mediators, this work will be indispensable for practitioners and scholars across a wide range of fields, including social work and law.
Kelly , J. ( 1995 ) . Power imbalance in divorce and interpersonal mediation : Assessment and intervention . Mediation Quarterly , 13 ( 2 ) , 85-98 . Koss - Chioino , J. D. ( 1995 ) . Traditional and folk approaches among ethnic ...
The third edition of Mediation Theory and Practice introduces students to mediation, the research and theory that underlie it and the foundational skills that a mediator must possess in any context.
This book is designed to help corporate counsel successfully settle commercial disputes through mediation.
Reviews "I have used the first edition of The Art of Mediation in my classes for almost a decade and I definitely intend to use the Second Edition in the future. Students like the book because it is so practical and easy to read.
Drawing on the experience of more than 175 mediators from across the spectrum of mediation practice and among different geographic regions, such as the U.S., Australia, Europe, Israel, and Canada, this book presents the best practices for ...