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Bringing Peace Into the Room
How the Personal Qualities of the Mediator Impact the Process of Conflict Resolution
"Ever wonder what personal qualities make a mediator effective? Read this wonderfully thought-provoking book for rich insights and diverse perspectives, valuable for novices and experienced practitioners alike." "An important contribution about not just what we do but who we are as mediators. The authors reexamine often overlooked first premises. A must read for any self-reflective peacemaker." "Finally, a book that touches on the heart of the mystery of mediation. Bowling, Hoffman and company have opened vistas for all mediators to use as touchstones for their work." "This book is a must-read for both masters and novices in the field. Without ignoring the important issues of competency and credentialing, this book forces us to try to understand what we do at a level that surveys and "Anyone curious about how a skilled and self-aware mediator can help people in conflict will want to read this book. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, the arts, and education, the authors explore how mediators can bring real and lasting value to people in conflict." "This rich collection of essays offers an array of perspectives on the mediator's dynamic effect on the parties and their conflict. It will provoke reflection and provide insight for even the most experienced mediators about who we are, what we do, and why it matters."
— William Ury, co-author Getting to Yes, author The Third Side
— Eric D. Green, Law professor, co-founder, Endispute, Inc. and Resolutions, LLC.
— Gary Friedman, co-founder and director of the Center for Mediation in Law
questionnaires cannot uncover. It is a gem that will gleam for many years to come."
— Homer La Rue, arbitrator, mediator, law professor
— Susan Hackley, managing director, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
— Marjorie Aaron, mediator and law professor
Daniel Bowling (Edited by), D Bowling (Author), David Hoffman (Edited by)
9780787968502, Wiley
Hardback, published 22 September 2003
320 pages
23.6 x 16.1 x 2.8 cm, 0.523 kg
Bringing Peace Into the Room examines the personal qualities that make a mediator effective. The eminent authors of this volume go beyond traditional descriptions of academic training, theoretical orientation, and refinement of technique to confront issues related to personal temperament and the crucial psychological, intellectual and spiritual qualities of the mediation professional— qualities that are often the most potent elements of successful mediation. In this comprehensive resource, Daniel Bowling and David Hoffman bring together a stellar panel of practitioners, academics, teachers, and trainers in the field— Michele LeBaron, Kenneth Cloke, Robert Benjamin, Don Saposnek, Sara Cobb, Peter Adler, Jonathan Reitman, Lois Gold, Marvin Johnson, and others— ¾who share their personal experiences as mediators. Each contributor demonstrates that at the very heart of conflict resolution is the subtle interaction between the parties and the mediator's personal and authentic style.
Introduction (Daniel Bowling and David A. Hoffman). 1. Bringing Peace into the Room: The Personal Qualities of the Mediator and Their Impact on the Mediation (Daniel Bowling and David A. Hoffman). 2. What Are the Personal Qualities of the Mediator? (Kenneth Cloke). 3. Unintentional Excellence: An Exploration of Mastery and Incompetence (Peter S. Adler). 4. Managing the Natural Energy of Conflict: Mediators, Tricksters, and the Constructive Uses of Deception (Robert D. Benjamin). 5. Trickster, Mediator’s Friend (Michelle LeBaron). 6. Emotionally Intelligent Mediation: Four Key Competencies (Marvin E. Johnson, Stewart Levine, and Lawrence R. Richard). 7. Paradoxes of Mediation (David A. Hoffman). 8. Mediation and the Culture of Healing (Lois Gold). 9. Creating Sacred Space: Toward a Second-Generation Dispute Resolution Practice (Sara Cobb). 10. The Personal Qualities of the Mediator: Taking Time for Reflection and Renewal (Jonathan W. Reitman, Esq.). 11. Style and the Family Mediator (Donald T. Saposnek). 12. Tears (David A. Hoffman). 13. Mindfulness Meditation and Mediation: Where the Transcendent Meets the Familiar (Daniel Bowling). Suggestions for Further Reading. Notes. The Contributors. Index.
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
