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Another Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Resolution

Since this column opened several months ago, there have been a number of good and thoughtful comments received and added,...

By Carl J. Debevec
The Joke Model Of Creative Thinking author.

The Joke Model Of Creative Thinking

The two basic principles of achieving creative results are: (1) conflict or incongruity of some type precedes all creative results;...

By John Cooley

Humor In Mediation Section Editorial

With credit to Mark Twain, the human race is the only species that has the ability to laugh at itself,...

By Carl J. Debevec

A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To Resolution!

Question: “How many mediators does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Mediator: “So what I hear you saying is...

By Carl J. Debevec
Mediator Types author.

Mediator Types

CASPER MILQUETOAST: Shy, wallflower type. Sits back, says little, let’s the parties run the show. Believes mediator’s presence is sufficient...

By Edward P. Ahrens
Andy Griffith: TV Land Mediator author.

Andy Griffith: TV Land Mediator

The Andy Griffith episode of “A Feud is a Feud” tells a folksy tale about the challenges a mediator faces...

By Paula Young
The Elephant author.

The Elephant

We must always tell what we see. Above all, and this is more difficult, we must always see what we...

By Edward P. Ahrens

Developing Creativity and Intuition for Resolving Conflicts: The Magic of Improvisation

Part I: The Art of Conflict Resolution “You can not depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of...

By Debra Gerardi
Stand-Up Comedy:Lessons For Mediators author.

Stand-Up Comedy:Lessons For Mediators

This article will be published in CPR Alternatives in Spring, 2002.Recently, I confronted the most difficult challenge of my 21...

By Jeffrey Krivis

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