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Sunday, October 22, 2006

"Making Mediation Your Day Job": Mediator uses blog to publish book on mediation marketing

by Diane Levin on October 22, 2006

in Blogs and Bloggers, Careers in Mediation, Tech and Business Tips for Mediators

Mediator publishes book through blogOne of the great things about the internet, particularly what is known as Web 2.0–the second wave of digital technology that has made the internet a far more social and participatory place– is that fresh discoveries are always possible. Its potential seems so limitless that it can make trailblazers of us all, if we can simply find our niche.

There potentially remain many firsts yet to claim, within our reach, even here in the conflict resolution field. Consider these examples:

You get the picture.

Now another conflict resolution professional is blazing a brand-new trail.

Tammy Lenski, who somehow finds time to publish not just one but two blogs, “I Can’t Say That” and “Mediation Marketing from Mediator Tech“, is doing something that no other mediator has done. She is writing a book on marketing for mediators, using her blog Mediator Tech as the publishing platform. Visitors to Mediator Tech see “Making Mediation Your Day Job” unfold, chapter by chapter. As writer, Tammy benefits from readers’ feedback. Readers of course benefit as well from Tammy’s experience.

The good news is that there’s still plenty of room for you to be a pioneer yourself in cyberspace. Not all the great ideas have been taken. (In fact, I can’t wait to tell you about another first for the mediation field. However, like a good mediator, I’ve promised to keep it confidential. At least for now. I think the wraps come off this week, so check back soon.)

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Mediators release statement urging effective negotiation and conflict resolution now to address global crises

by Diane Levin on October 22, 2006

in Conflict Resolution, Mediation, News about ADR

Mediators demand negotiation now from world leadersA recent press release from Jim Melamed at Mediate.com reminds me of the words from the 1969 Who classic: “We’re Not Gonna Take It“.

It’s mediators who aren’t taking it any more, and what they’re not taking is the failure on the part of world leaders to engage in effective negotiations to defuse once and for all the crises breaking out around the globe.

From the press release:

Senior Mediators Release Statement Urging Effective Negotiation Approaches

There comes a time when even mediators will speak up. Mediators are conflict resolvers who help others to resolve conflict in a voluntary and constructive way. Mediators are normally quiet, priding themselves on their impartiality and neutrality. Now, however, over 75 of the world’s leading mediators have “had enough” according to Mediate.com CEO Jim Melamed, and have signed a statement urging that community, national and global leaders engage effective negotiation and mediation approaches. Here is the text of the Mediators’ Statement developed at the recent Senior Mediators Conference in Keystone, Colorado:

Given that the world is confronted with real and perceived threats from several international arenas we, the undersigned, urge that citizens of our nations insist their elected and appointed government officials immediately engage in honest, direct and unconditional negotiations with all authorities and powers who can resolve these pending crises in ways that are equitable and practical for all concerned without sacrifice to national sovereignty or security. As citizens of the world and as professional negotiators and mediators we urge that proven conflict resolution processes be employed now.

To show your support , visit the web site for the International Coalition of Concerned Mediators at www.concernedmediators.org.

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