All Blog Posts Tagged 'language' (14)

How to get review for ADR language being added to co-op rules?”

Hi. I am writing ADR language into our coop rules. (Our co-op is a housing trust, and Illinois association laws don't apply.) I already got approval for mediation and arbitration clauses from FMCS, for no charge. But the Board still wants a lawyer to approve the language. I think a lawyer won't care about language that is not part of the third-party steps. Why spend shareholders' money for nothing? We promised shareholders that ADR would eliminate legal fees. And if we have to find someone…

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Added by MaryBeth Guinan on February 2, 2014 at 5:46pm — No Comments

The Power Of Body Language

Nonverbal communication, including body language, plays a crucial role curing conflict resolution situations including negotiations and mediation sessions. Because it occurs primarily subconsciously, people can dismiss it's importance.

Research has time and again proven the effect nonverbal communication can have during interactions with other people in a variety of…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on October 15, 2012 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

The Wheel of Conflict

The PhD research I am conducting is exploring the role of nonverbal communication and mediation. Mediation, in addition to being a law enforcement detective, is my profession and I have been engaging in it through as a professional and volunteer mediator, trainer, and consultant for numerous years. (read more about my research …

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 1, 2012 at 9:18pm — No Comments

First Impressions & Thin Slices

If first impressions are so important in a variety of interactions and professions, what role could it play in mediation sessions?

These first impressions are based on, and often are accurate yet done subconsciously,…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 24, 2012 at 6:00am — No Comments

Ever Experience the "Duper's Delight"?

Have a look at my latest article on micro expressions, and the famous "Duper's Delight"- taking joy in fooling someone. Have you experienced this during a mediation session or during negotiations?

Keep in mind, these micro expressions, or facial actions that happen in less than a second, are a form of leakage that is often missed by many.…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on October 17, 2011 at 9:56am — No Comments

Have a Look!

For all my conflict resolution professionals who enjoy my posts on nonverbal communication, you can now enjoy reading all about it at www.PsychologyToday.com as I will now be writing their in my new blog titled, "Beyond… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on October 16, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Body Language of International Negotiations

(Originally published at www.NonverbalPhD.com & www.EnjoyMediation.com)

I came across the following article recently which explored the use of body language in a…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on September 20, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

'Free' Coffee & Rapport Building

Rapport.

Rapport building is often cited as critical characteristic of a successful mediators. As a mediator, I agree, and think it must also be genuine. Additionally, establishing rapport, or building it, is something that mediators probably do and use not only as a tool in their Mediator's Toolbox but rather something they use throughout the day during daily interactions.

Now of course this is written for mediators, my usual audience, yet take out the word…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 15, 2011 at 3:20pm — No Comments

Body Language & Nonverbal Communication Tips

Hello Friends! If you get the chance, please click the link below.

As some of you know, I am currently in Australia doing research and am giving a presentation at Southern Cross University. The link below is an article featuring me and the talk I will be…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 18, 2011 at 6:57pm — 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:

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Added by Jeff Thompson on December 8, 2010 at 3:30pm — 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

Not Facing Someone Makes Them Comfortable???

I went the other day to an espresso bar (yes, I am a full-on coffee/espresso snob now!) and noticed something that I had to blog on. Being the massive observer of body language and nonverbal communication that I claim to be, I noticed the two people next to me.

They were both seated next to me, and I was standing at a high table drinking my…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on November 22, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Mediators To Be Fined For Body Language?

Will Mediators be the next to be fined? American football team the New York Jets will be fining star quarterback Mark Sanchez each time he slumps his shoulders, hangs his head down or trudges off the practice…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on November 6, 2010 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Mindfulness & Body Language

Greetings from the 'Land Down Under'!

While traveling in Australia, primarily for holidays, those who know me know I always manage to do some work too! With that said, last week I gave a talk at Southern Cross University's Lismore campus which was also broadcasted to two other campuses (hooray for technology!).

The topic was on basic nonverbal verbal communication- how to use it properly and also how to identify certain gestures used by others. I will not go into the… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on September 29, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments