Comments - Reality T.V. and Mediation - ADRhub - Creighton NCR2024-03-29T11:32:31Zhttp://www.adrhub.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4905899%3ABlogPost%3A6652&xn_auth=noIts one of those questions th…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-30:4905899:Comment:70622010-12-30T00:01:11.000ZJeff Thompsonhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/JeffThompson
<p><strong>Its one of those questions that a mediator has to ask themselves. Does my subject knowledge of the case help or can it harm the process as a whole?</strong></p>
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<p>Good point, but don't forget also the parties will have a say as well- if they want a mediator with an expertise and you do not have it, I don't think they will hire that mediator.</p>
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<p>Also, perhaps the speciality comes more into play in complex situations such as labor disputes and…</p>
<p><strong>Its one of those questions that a mediator has to ask themselves. Does my subject knowledge of the case help or can it harm the process as a whole?</strong></p>
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<p>Good point, but don't forget also the parties will have a say as well- if they want a mediator with an expertise and you do not have it, I don't think they will hire that mediator.</p>
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<p>Also, perhaps the speciality comes more into play in complex situations such as labor disputes and not necessarily noise issues in community mediation for example.</p>
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<p>As for specialities, since I live in New York City, of all the areas I might consider "specializing" in one day, wetlands issues is not one of them :)</p>
<p> </p> Noam, Ill be watching and wri…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-29:4905899:Comment:70612010-12-29T23:49:10.000ZLynsee Swisherhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/LynseeSwisher
Noam, Ill be watching and writing about the new series! Ill be eager to read your thoughts.<br />
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Jeff, I think in regards to this show, it is essential that Mr. Spellman has the experience he does and the relationships he has created (he once being in prison for gang affiliation). He know uses his knowledge and passion to help gangs through mediation. With that said, I think that this specialized type of mediation he has to be an "expert" but I am not so certain that it is always important.<br />
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Noam, Ill be watching and writing about the new series! Ill be eager to read your thoughts.<br />
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Jeff, I think in regards to this show, it is essential that Mr. Spellman has the experience he does and the relationships he has created (he once being in prison for gang affiliation). He know uses his knowledge and passion to help gangs through mediation. With that said, I think that this specialized type of mediation he has to be an "expert" but I am not so certain that it is always important.<br />
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Is it helpful to have a "speciality" as a mediator going into a mediation? Sometimes, I think it is helpful like the case above, but I think it can also potentially create biases.<br />
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For example, if someone mediates a land use case and it is concerning wetlands (hot topic in the NW) and one mediator is a environmental specialist, it may be challenging for that person to stay "neutral". Especially, when they have a underlying interest in the environment. Although, their expertise may be helpful, it could prove to be harmful as well.<br />
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Its one of those questions that a mediator has to ask themselves. Does my subject knowledge of the case help or can it harm the process as a whole?<br />
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So, I am not sure if there is a right answer but you certainly got a long one.<br />
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Just my thoughts....<br />
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Lynsee Lynsee,
While reading your…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-29:4905899:Comment:70592010-12-29T22:16:31.000ZJeff Thompsonhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/JeffThompson
<p>Lynsee,</p>
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<p>While reading your last comment it makes me wonder, in the context of the show at least, how powerful expertise in a certain area is. </p>
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<p>Just thinking aloud- if expertise helps build credibility in gang situations, does this validate having other speciality areas (real estate, finance, construction, international, franchise, work-place, etc.) in mediation?</p>
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<p>While reading your last comment it makes me wonder, in the context of the show at least, how powerful expertise in a certain area is. </p>
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<p>Just thinking aloud- if expertise helps build credibility in gang situations, does this validate having other speciality areas (real estate, finance, construction, international, franchise, work-place, etc.) in mediation?</p> Well, let's just say I haven'…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-29:4905899:Comment:70562010-12-29T05:49:06.000ZNoam Ebnerhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/NoamEbner
Well, let's just say I haven't turned them down yet...
Well, let's just say I haven't turned them down yet... I finally had the time to sit…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-29:4905899:Comment:70542010-12-29T01:14:48.000ZLynsee Swisherhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/LynseeSwisher
<p>I finally had the time to sit down and watch a few episodes of "L.A. Gang Wars". To say the least, I was so impressed by Mr. Spellman's passion, heart, and courage to set foot in high conflict regions and get groups of people to mediate. I will say it again, it is impressive.</p>
<p>He does a great job at getting people to the "table" and using his mediator skills (and knowledge of how gangs work) to make others understand how essential it is to get people talking in the face of real…</p>
<p>I finally had the time to sit down and watch a few episodes of "L.A. Gang Wars". To say the least, I was so impressed by Mr. Spellman's passion, heart, and courage to set foot in high conflict regions and get groups of people to mediate. I will say it again, it is impressive.</p>
<p>He does a great job at getting people to the "table" and using his mediator skills (and knowledge of how gangs work) to make others understand how essential it is to get people talking in the face of real potential danger. Mr. Spellman comes from a place of understanding, respect, and urgency to help others.</p>
<p>It was interesting to find in the 2 episodes that I watched, he had quick "buy in" of the process from at least one side, making it easier (if I can say easier) to get people to the mediation to talk. It was a really interesting and amazing show, looking at it from the lens of a mediator. I think that it does our field great justice to see a mediator like Mr. Spellman in "action".</p>
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<p>Anyone interested in the show, I suggest watching it. It really is very intriguing from many different perspectives.</p>
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<p>I will be interested to watch the show that Noam mention, "Fairly Legal". I agree it will be interesting to see how the field is potrayed, maybe Noam...you could consult to make it as realistic as possible???</p>
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<p>Lynsee</p> Check out the work of Wallace…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-15:4905899:Comment:66602010-12-15T12:14:44.000ZNoam Ebnerhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/NoamEbner
<p>Check out the work of <a href="http://icar.gmu.edu/newsletter-subject/8606" target="_blank">Wallace Warfield</a>, from ICAR and George Mason who just passed away this summer. Wallace did some fascinating mediation work with gangs in NYC.</p>
<p>Check out the work of <a href="http://icar.gmu.edu/newsletter-subject/8606" target="_blank">Wallace Warfield</a>, from ICAR and George Mason who just passed away this summer. Wallace did some fascinating mediation work with gangs in NYC.</p> This is very intriguing Lynse…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-15:4905899:Comment:66582010-12-15T11:58:21.000ZJason Dykstrahttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/JasonDykstra
<p>This is very intriguing Lynsee. Thanks for posting. It will be very interesting to see how mediation is portrayed in this show. I'm also very interested with the topic involving gangs. Thanks for posting!</p>
<p>This is very intriguing Lynsee. Thanks for posting. It will be very interesting to see how mediation is portrayed in this show. I'm also very interested with the topic involving gangs. Thanks for posting!</p> "Fairly Legal" is supposed to…tag:www.adrhub.com,2010-12-14:4905899:Comment:66542010-12-14T16:38:29.000ZNoam Ebnerhttp://www.adrhub.com/profile/NoamEbner
<p>"<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairly_Legal" target="_blank">Fairly Legal</a>" is supposed to start airing towards the end of January... Interesting to see if prime-time attention will spark some good interest and awareness - or spread misconceptions about what it's all about... </p>
<p>"<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairly_Legal" target="_blank">Fairly Legal</a>" is supposed to start airing towards the end of January... Interesting to see if prime-time attention will spark some good interest and awareness - or spread misconceptions about what it's all about... </p>