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Sketchnoting For Mediators & Conflict Professionals

Words on paper (or screen) are sometimes just too plain and boring. I have read somewhere (actually here) that pictures help with recollection more than words while pictures and words combined are even better than just pictures.

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 31, 2011 at 9:30pm — 7 Comments

How To Be An Expert Facilitator

I found this article from Dan Rockwell, the @LeadershipFreak on twitter.

John Spence shares some great insight from his 15+ years of being a facilitator.

The list includes:

The number one goal as a facilitator is to have a clear map for where…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 25, 2011 at 7:39pm — 1 Comment

Reflective Practice For Mediators

Reflective Practice

Being a reflective practitioner is critical to being an effective mediator, ombuds, conflict coach, and any other conflict resolution role. The preceding statement is nothing new- I have said it many times on this blog as well as many others having said it in many other outlets.

A reflective practice can,… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on July 17, 2011 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

My Thesis... In 3 Minutes!

Well, most of 'loyal' readers know by know that I am doing a PhD on Nonverbal Communication. Have a look at my YouTube submission for Griffith University's "3 Minute Thesis Contest" in which each contestant has to describe their thesis for an academic audience in, you guessed it, only three minutes.

The three main concepts of my research, and described below, are Nonverbal Communication, Mediation, Semiotics,…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 7, 2011 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

Conflict Resolution & Nonverbal Communication Suggested Readings

Join Me!

I will be presenting at the 10th annual ACRGNY (Association for Conflict Resolution- Greater New York Chapter) Conference this Thursday, June 23 starting at 8am.

My presentation is titled "Nonverbal Communication & Conflict Resolution: It Does… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 19, 2011 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Reflective Practice For Mediators

Enjoy Episode #2 below.

learn more about Samantha Hardy Here:…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 31, 2011 at 6:52pm — 1 Comment

Semiotics & Mediation

I thought the following presentation would be of interest to fellow mediators and others working in conflict. It explains the semiotic perspective on nonverbal communication.

I hope you enjoy it!…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 26, 2011 at 10:40am — No Comments

New Feature: Video Blog Post

I'd like to introduce everyone to the newest feature of EnjoyMediation.com- video blog posting. No, I will not be giving up on the written version of my blog postings but rather, this will…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 22, 2011 at 5:55pm — 6 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

Interfaith Mediation

My two main job professions is working in mediation/conflict resolution and law enforcement. One of my primary tasks working as a Detective in the NYPD is doing interfaith work the many different religious groups in New York City.

Something I have long been working to do in this capacity is bring together the mediation community and the interfaith community together as both sides can work…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 22, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

If All You Have Is A Hammer, All You WIll See Are Nails!

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com Follow me on Twitter: @mediatorjeff & @NonverbalPhD)

If you are not aware of…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 12, 2011 at 6:30am — No Comments

Seven (Sometimes Surprising) Facts About Mediation

Ever wonder how I get all the news and mediation related stories for EnjoyMediation.com and ADRhub.com? One of the ways is going to news.google.com and search keywords such as "mediation."

This morning, during my search, the following came up which I am sure will generate some thoughts and comments (internally sure- will you post…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 4, 2011 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Let's Here It for Research! (Hip Hip...)

If anyone felt like asking me to talk (briefly) about my current research, this is what I would say (today at least):

The unique nature of mediation- mediators interpret and adapt the foundational elements to fit their unique style and practice as well as to each specific case makes it most appropriate for qualitative analysis to be used to study it.…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 4, 2011 at 12:30am — No Comments

IMI Announcement: Cultural Competency Certification Criteria

(Originally Posted at EnjoyMediation)

As my credentials state, I am a International Mediation Institute (IMI) certified mediator. I beleive in the mission of IMI- to create a global certification scheme (administered by a…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 29, 2011 at 5:30am — 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

Update & Explanation On Changes To Mediate.com

Mediate.com has support my blog, www.EnjoyMediation.com, since it started. Recently I notice how I was unable to log into my favorite feature- the featured blog postings of the week. No, it was not (solely!) to see if my blog made but rather I think the one of the best ways to keep up to date on the latest mediation news as well as get insight from some of the sharpest mediation…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 15, 2011 at 5:24pm — No Comments

ABA Task Force's 4 Elements on Quality Mediators

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

Recently while reading Deborah Laufer's ADR Network newsletter, I cam across the following:

ABA Section…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 14, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Rep. King- Hearings? How About Facilitation?

(Originally posted at www.EnjoyMediation.com)

We all know the story about Rep. Peter King and the hearings he has put together on the radicalization of members of the Muslim community in the United States.…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 9, 2011 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Centre For Peace & Social Justice Launches Peace Forum

I am happy to announce the following event below, which I will be attending. I am a community member of the hosting organization, The …

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 6, 2011 at 5:25pm — No Comments

Celebrate Ombuds Day!

I happily read this morning that the Ombudsman profession is attempting to not be outdone by the mediation field in regards to publicity. Sure Mediation has the television show "Fairly Legal" (does anyone still watch it?), but now the Ombuds field has Ombuds Day…