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The Ombuds Year in Review: 2010

In the past year, IOA held its fifth annual conference, an attorney wrote the first guide for Ombuds, U.S. legislation created new federal Ombuds programs, FCO began its own training program, a campus suicide drew attention to the role of Ombuds in bullying cases, Cal Caucus resumed its annual meeting, nearly two dozen new offices opened, other Ombuds…

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Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on December 19, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Canadian Ombuds Organizations Seek Submissions for Joint Conference

The Forum of Canadian Ombudsman and the Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons will hold a joint conference in Vancouver, BC, May 16-18, 2011. The theme is, "The Ombuds Office in Canada Today: Looking Towards Tomorrow."

Registration and hotel information will be released shortly. In the meanwhile, the Planning Committee seeks suggestions for general interest sessions and content focused…

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Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on December 16, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

CafeMediate Podcast (Video!)

In this episode:

"This is the first Cafe Mediate podcast which is also a video podcast. [http://blog.amandabucklow.co.uk/2010/12/15/new-cafe-mediate-podcast-special-festive-edition/] and Jeff's …

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Added by Jeff Thompson on December 15, 2010 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

Thoughtless Listening: Can you do it?

(Originally posted at Absolution Mediation)

Baby Shoes

(Photo Credit: Gabriel)

So the other day I issued a challenge to you. Clear your mind of thoughts and listen to someone fully without clouding…

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Added by Jason Dykstra on December 15, 2010 at 7:25am — No Comments

Reality T.V. and Mediation

Ice T famous Rapper and Television star is producing a new reality show highlighting gang wars and the use of mediation (on A&E...check local listing for times). When I came across this, I was very excited as the use of mediation and gangs has always been very interesting to me.

However, more interesting to me, is the use of mediation on television. It seems that there is a continuing conversation amongst many of us to how we effectively create awareness to the ADR field. So my… Continue

Added by Lynsee Swisher on December 14, 2010 at 11:23am — 8 Comments

What's Happening? 12.14.10

School Based Conflict Resolution New Internship Posting - The National School Climate Center…

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on December 14, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments

Arbitration Parties Are People Too- Help Them Feel That Way!

This month's guest blogger is Andrew J. Gerber and he offers us the ACR-GNY Tip of the Month.

Tip of the Month for December 2010: Arbitration Parties Are People Too -- Help Them Feel That Way.

When you preside in an arbitration hearing you’ll be…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on December 13, 2010 at 8:03pm — No Comments

ADRhub Podcast Series #11- Community Mediation Current Issues With Lynsee Swisher

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Episode #11

Community Mediation- Mandating Mediation, Culture & Gender, & Marketing With Lynsee Swisher…

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Added by ADRhub Podcast on December 12, 2010 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Hello? Are you listening?

(Originally posted at Absolution Mediation)

From a very young age, we tell our children to listen. As we grow older and wiser, we are continually told to listen. While we all know what the word ‘listen’ means, how often do we actually stop and…

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Added by Jason Dykstra on December 12, 2010 at 9:49am — 5 Comments

RE: What do you think about a conflicts resolution position being a mandatory part of a grievance process

I saw a posting on the Ombuds Blog about this and was curious about your take on it.

What do you think about the University of Louisville plans to integrate the Ombuds’ Office into their grievance process. They have broken down the type of grievance that is mandated to be heard informally by the Ombuds but they also said if a party refuses to utilize the Ombuds in their grievance process, he/she will be reported to the next higher level of…

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Added by Alicia M. Phidd, M.P.S., J.D. on December 9, 2010 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Ombuds job Postings for December 2010

The following are currently accepting applications for Organizational Ombuds:

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Added by Tom A. Kosakowski on December 8, 2010 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Yes, and: Core Concerns, Internal Mindfulness, and External Mindfulness for Emotional Balance, Lie Detection, and Successful Negotiation

I just finished reading a paper by Clark Freshman in the Nevada Law Journal. I suggest you give it a read as well as the other papers which also look interesting (SYMPOSIUM: MINDFULNESS, EMOTIONS, AND ETHICS IN LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION) but I have yet to get a chance to read them.

Below I have highlighted some sections which stood out for me:

(370) All… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on December 8, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

"What's Happening?" 12.07.10

Nevada Law Journal: Symposium: Mindfulness, Emotions & Ethics

The latest…

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on December 7, 2010 at 3:30am — No Comments

Member Spotlight: Nasri Barakat

One of the strengths of ADRhub.com is the network of members from such diverse backgrounds. ADRhub.com now includes academics, practitioners, scholars, professionals, students, 'newbies,' and those interested in getting involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The network has experienced rapid growth in a short period of time--a testament to the high level of interest in ADR, as well as a strong desire to collaborate and learn from other members.…

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Added by Eric Cissell on December 6, 2010 at 1:13pm — No Comments

What makes you smile?

(Originally posted at Absolution Mediation)

Yesterday I did a "photo shoot" for some pictures for my website/twitter/facebook and I was constantly smiling for these pictures! Also,… Continue

Added by Jason Dykstra on December 5, 2010 at 7:59am — No Comments

Shiny Box of Muck

Everything I thought I needed to know about a “guarantee” I learned from Tommy Callahan. Tommy was the dimwitted hero in the movie Tommy Boy.

If you need a refresher or ignored the comedy all together, here is a quick refresher…

Tommy: Let's think about this for a sec, Ted. Why would somebody put a guarantee on a box? Hmmm, very interesting.…

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Added by Eric Cissell on December 2, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

ADRhub Podcast #10- International Negotiation Simulation at Columbia U.

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Episode #10

International Negotiation Simulation

Join host Jeff Thompson and Masters Degree candidate at Columbia University's School of International…

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Added by ADRhub Podcast on December 1, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

How Far Can a Smile Go?

How far can a smile go?…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on December 1, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

"What's Happening?" 11.30.10

ADRhub.com recommends you check out the latest issue of the the Journal of Conflictology. The new issue includes:

*The opening article by Neuroscientist David Bueno presents a series of new data on the…

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Added by ADRhub.com - Creighton NCR on November 30, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments

A look at UpToParents.org

For those of you that are unfamiliar with UpToParents.org, here is a great free tool available to parents and mediators. (Thanks to Linda Gryczan for pointing this site out) It is suggested that mediators have each parent go through the program before entering into a mediation. I feel… Continue

Added by Matthew J Starman on November 29, 2010 at 9:54pm — 1 Comment