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Nov 21, Negotiation Understanding the role of negotiation in conflict resolution

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:03:41 GMT

Everything you wanted to know about negotiation and never thought to ask.

Nov 12, Elder Law Mediation Resources - Links to help you make an informed choice

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:20:37 GMT

Where To Go To Get the Information and Support You Need

Nov 6, Age Versus Social Responsibility.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:09:28 GMT

This next thanks Rob Millard. It is often said that social responsibility is primarily a trait of the younger Generation Xs and Generation Ys, certainly not those Baby Boomers over the age of 60. They're the ones that polluted the environment and caused all those wars, remember? Here's a data set, though, that seems to fly in the face of that assumption. (Click on link below.) The Seattle Longitudinal Study (SLS) has tracked a group of people (18,000 in the original sample) in Seattle, USA every seven years for over 45 years. The original intent of the study was organized around five questions: 1. Does intelligence change uniformly throughout adulthood or are there different life-course-ability patterns? 2. At what age and at what magnitude can decrement in ability be reliably detected? 3. What are the patterns and magnitude of generational differences? 4. What accounts for individual differences in age-related change in adulthood? 5. Can the intellectual decline that increases with age be reversed by educational intervention? The graphic (at the link below) comes from pages 287 - 289 of the latest report on the study (Schaie, 2005.) It shows a fascinating trend in the directly observed trait of social responsibility. The trend lines are from the 1963 and 1970 studies (the purple and the red line respectively) and the most recently published data, from 1991 and 1998 (the green and dark blue lines.) The lines indicate the level of social responsibility across the various age cohorts in each of the four studies. During the 1960s and early 1970s, it seems there was a trend where social responsibility decreased steadily from age 50 - 60 and onwards. However, for today's adult population, a very different picture exists. The data indicates that the level of social responsibility INCREASES STEADILY WITH AGE, with those in their 20s being the lowest and those over 65 the highest. The difference between the two early trend lines and the two most recent trend lines is at its most pronounced after age 60. Are today's 'baby boomers' really more socially responsible than Gen Y's? If true, perhaps other assumptions about generational differences also need to be challenged.

Nov 6, The Kobre Guide, a new way to find quality journalism on the net.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:33:04 GMT

Here's how the Kobre Guidedescribes itself: "This project is an antidote to comprehensive Web video portals, such as YouTube and MetaCaf. We're focusing instead on handpicked, high-quality documentary-style journalism that is being produced primarily by major media outlets -- and frustratingly difficult for consumers to find. We're a "curated" site (to use the latest buzzword, now that "edited" seems to have lost favor), which means that we're relying on discerning eyes and ears of people like YOU (and not search engines or web bots) to help alert and point us to the creme de la crme. We've already located scores of prizeworthy multimedia gems to showcase at launch, and now we're soliciting input from smart folks like you, who are in a position to know about and share the good stuff out there. Criteria? ... Think "60 Minutes" TV newsmagazine-style journalism (NOT daily news or event coverage) -- but geared for the Web... Mainly video, but also compelling audio-slideshows, or a hybrid thereof. In short: True (nonfiction) journalism Web multimedia stories of the highest professional quality."

Nov 6, Have you heard the expression Web 2.0 and wondered what it meant?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:27:50 GMT

Michael Wesch, an assistant professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University, has posted a captivating and incisive 4-minute and 31-second video explaining the basic premise of Web 2.0, concluding that Web 2.0 is primarily about linking people. But it is the journey of this video that is the reward -- "Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us."

Nov 6, Turning Limitations into Innovation.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:25:30 GMT

Creativity is often misunderstood. People often think of it in terms of artistic work -- unbridled, unguided effort that leads to beautiful effect. If you look deeper, however, you'll find that some of the most inspiring art forms -- haikus, sonatas, religious paintings -- are fraught with constraints. They're beautiful because creativity triumphed over the rules. Constraints shape and focus problems, and provide clear challenges to overcome as well as inspiration. Creativity, in fact, thrives best when constrained.

This is a quote from the article by Marissa Ann Mayer, Vice President search products and user experience at Google from the 2/1/06 edition of Business Week online. The article makes interesting reading.

Nov 6, Win/Win/Win: Conflict Resolution on The Office.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:20:24 GMT

A parody of Employment Conflict Resolution from the hilarious television series "The Office." Unfortunately, the video is no longer available on YouTube. But go to Death and Taxes Blog (link below) for the written transcript.

Nov 6, The Three Little Pigs Go to Mediation

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:10:13 GMT

The Three Little Pigs Go to Mediation. The Department of Veterans Affairs(DVA) has produced this cartoon short. Check out the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf working out their differences with the help of the Wise Old Owl, an experienced mediator who uses the facilitative mediation model.

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Oct 20, Elder Law Mediation, What you need to know

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:09:44 GMT

Understanding the Elder Law Mediation Conflict Resolution Option

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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:19:16 GMT

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Oct 17, Children and Divorce - Understanding Shared Parenting

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:17:01 GMT

Children and Divorce - Practical information, tips, tools and resources

Oct 17, Parenting Plans - Practical information, tips, tools and resources

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:03:24 GMT

Parenting Plans - What you need to know to be an informed consumer

Oct 15, Member of ADR Blogs and Web Sites

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:51:12 GMT

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Oct 10, BlogCatalog

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:41:30 GMT

Sep 29, Debt and Credit Card Resources, Links that can help you make an informed choice

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:16:40 GMT

Where to go to get the debt resolution information and support you need

Sep 19, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - what you need to know

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:29:51 GMT

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Sep 19, Debt Arbitration and Settlement - What you need to know to make the right choice

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:00:29 GMT

Everything you ever wanted to know about debt arbitration and settlement and never thought to ask Graphics

Sep 14, Site Search is now online

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:20:29 GMT

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Sep 12, Arbitration -Understanding this conflict resolution option

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:10:19 GMT

Everything you wanted to know about arbitration and never thought to ask.

Sep 12, Resolving Disputes Through Interests, Rights, and Power

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:40:32 GMT

Three Approaches To Resolving Disputes

Sep 12, Cognitive Dissonance, Part II Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict Management

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:27:55 GMT

Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict Management -- What You Need To Know

Sep 11, Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict, Part I

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:57:11 GMT

Cognitive Dissonance -- What you need to know to be an informed consumer

Sep 5, There's still time to act

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:24:24 GMT

On July 15, 2008, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law advanced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, HR 3010, to the full committee. You can still register your support at the following websites:

National Association of Consumer Advocates, Join the Fight.

Give Me Back My Rights.

Sep 5, Seven Steps to Mend Broken Relationships

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:24:24 GMT

Although the example is litigation related the advice given works well for any broken relationship. The steps are: Decide. The first step is you must decide that you want to improve the relationship. The precursor to this step is recognition - recognizing that the relationship needs improving - but the heart of this is the decision that this relationship matters enough for you to make the effort required to improve it. Without this decision, nothing else matters. Forgive or let it go. If you feel the other person has done something to cause the rift or break-down, you must either forgive them or let go of your issues with it. Without this step, the steps that follow may help some, but will be limited in their success. Take ownership. Recognize your role in the relationship, and take ownership and responsibility for it. Yes, deciding and forgiving are accountability actions; but being clear that regardless of the situation you have played a role in the change to the relationship is critical to your success in repairing any damage. Make your intention clear. Once you have decided to take action to improve the relationship, your behavior will change. Take the time to explain your decision and your intention to improve the relationship. Assume positive intent. Assume the other person was - and is - acting in good faith. Will you be wrong sometimes? Perhaps. But by starting from this assumption you will immediately change your perception and therefore your behaviors toward that person. Listen more. We all know how important listening is and how good it makes us feel when we are truly being listened to. Grant that gift to the other person. Make an effort. Deciding is one thing. Doing is quite another. If you want better relationships, you must make the effort - it will seldom, if ever, happen automatically. For the full article check out this link.

Sep 5, Settling is Better

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:24:24 GMT

A new about to be released study of civil lawsuits has found that most of the plaintiffs who decided to pass up a settlement offer and went to trial ended up getting less money than if they had taken the settlement offer. Defendants also made the wrong decision by proceeding to trial but less often, in 24 percent of cases, according to the study; plaintiffs were wrong in 61 percent of cases. In just 15 percent of cases, both sides were right to go to trial meaning that the defendant paid less than the plaintiff had wanted but the plaintiff got more than the defendant had offered. The study is to be published in the September issue of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. The findings are based on a study of 2,054 cases that went to trial from 2002 to 2005. On average, getting it wrong cost plaintiffs about $43,000; although the total may be more because information on legal costs was not always available. For defendants, who were wrong less often about going to trial, the cost was much greater -- $1.1 million. As part of the study, which is the biggest of its kind, the authors surveyed trial outcomes over 40 years through 2004. They found that over time, poor decisions to go to trial have actually become more frequent. The findings are consistent with research on human behavior and responses to risk, according to Martin A. Asher of the University of Pennsylvania, a co-author. Psychologists have found that people are more averse to taking a risk when they are expecting to gain something, and more willing to take a risk when they have something to lose. If you approach a class of students and say, Ill either write you a check for $200, or we can flip a coin and I will pay you nothing or $500, most students will take the $200 rather than risk getting nothing. But reverse the situation, so that students have to write the check, and they will choose to flip the coin, risking a bigger loss because they hope to pay nothing at all, theyll take the gamble.

Aug 30, Using Binding Mandatory Arbitration for Arbitrating Deby

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:50:40 GMT

Arbitrating Debt -- What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Aug 26, Divorce Resources, Links to resources that can help you make an informed choice

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:51:35 GMT

Where to go to get the divorce conflict resolution information and support you need

Aug 25, Social Bookmarking -- What You Need To Know

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:45:57 GMT

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Aug 11, Testimonials

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:46:19 GMT

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Aug 11, Our Conflict Resolution Services

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:37:34 GMT

Our conflict resolution speciality is successfully entering and turning around charged conflicts using a targeted mix of conflict resolution services

Jul 30, Biography for Marsha A. Ostrer

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:23:10 GMT

A lawyer, mediator and trainer, Ms. Ostrer is experienced in creating and implementing customized, skills based training programs.

Jul 29, How-I-Built-This-Website

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:30:32 GMT

If you've ever thought of owning your own business or having a website as a source of extra income, read on. If not, skip this.

Jul 28, Mediate to Settle - matching mediator style/philosophy to your dispute

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:01:44 GMT

What you need to know to make an informed choice

Jul 25, A tad about Chatham's history and geography

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:19:28 GMT

Once upon a time there was a land called Monomoit

Jul 24, Chatham-by-the Sea -- an exquisite place to relax and recharge

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:34:24 GMT

Everything you wanted to know about Chatham and never thought to ask.

Jul 24, SiteSearch

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:23:23 GMT

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Jul 24, Chatham Light is one of the best known lighthouses in the U.S.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:50:22 GMT

Because of the large number of wrecks and the treacherous waters around Chatham

Jul 24, The Chatham Fish Pier is one of the most photographed sites in Chatham.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:48:44 GMT

It is best in late afternoon when the fishing boats return

Jul 23, Stage Harbor, Chatham

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:19:42 GMT

Champlain found his way to the quieter harbor that is now Stage Harbor.

Jul 21, Site-Map-for-all-things-conflict-resolution-and-adr.com.html

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:17:35 GMT

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Jul 18, ADR, What you need to know about this conflict resolution option to make an info

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:10:06 GMT

Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jun 26, Partial-Client-List-for-All-Things-Conflict-Resolution-and-ADR

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:55:36 GMT

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The Resolution Blog

Nov 21, Negotiation Understanding the role of negotiation in conflict resolution

Nov 12, Elder Law Mediation Resources - Links to help you make an informed choice

Nov 6, Age Versus Social Responsibility.

Nov 6, The Kobre Guide, a new way to find quality journalism on the net.

Nov 6, Have you heard the expression Web 2.0 and wondered what it meant?

Nov 6, Turning Limitations into Innovation.

Nov 6, Win/Win/Win: Conflict Resolution on The Office.

Nov 6, The Three Little Pigs Go to Mediation

Oct 20, SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER!!!!!!!

Oct 20, Elder Law Mediation, What you need to know

Oct 20, Contact Me Right Away

Oct 17, Children and Divorce - Understanding Shared Parenting

Oct 17, Parenting Plans - Practical information, tips, tools and resources

Oct 15, Member of ADR Blogs and Web Sites

Oct 10, BlogCatalog

Sep 29, Debt and Credit Card Resources, Links that can help you make an informed choice

Sep 19, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - what you need to know

Sep 19, Debt Arbitration and Settlement - What you need to know to make the right choice

Sep 14, Site Search is now online

Sep 12, Arbitration -Understanding this conflict resolution option

Sep 12, Resolving Disputes Through Interests, Rights, and Power

Sep 12, Cognitive Dissonance, Part II Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict Management

Sep 11, Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict, Part I

Sep 5, There's still time to act

Sep 5, Seven Steps to Mend Broken Relationships

Sep 5, Settling is Better

Aug 30, Using Binding Mandatory Arbitration for Arbitrating Deby

Aug 26, Divorce Resources, Links to resources that can help you make an informed choice

Aug 25, Social Bookmarking -- What You Need To Know

Aug 11, Testimonials

Aug 11, Our Conflict Resolution Services

Jul 30, Biography for Marsha A. Ostrer

Jul 29, How-I-Built-This-Website

Jul 28, Mediate to Settle - matching mediator style/philosophy to your dispute

Jul 25, A tad about Chatham's history and geography

Jul 24, Chatham-by-the Sea -- an exquisite place to relax and recharge

Jul 24, SiteSearch

Jul 24, Chatham Light is one of the best known lighthouses in the U.S.

Jul 24, The Chatham Fish Pier is one of the most photographed sites in Chatham.

Jul 23, Stage Harbor, Chatham

Jul 21, Site-Map-for-all-things-conflict-resolution-and-adr.com.html

Jul 18, ADR, What you need to know about this conflict resolution option to make an info

Jun 26, Partial-Client-List-for-All-Things-Conflict-Resolution-and-ADR

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