This Week in Mediation #969

January 25, 2023 – OUR 28TH YEAR!
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In This Issue:
Is Mediation like Quantum Physics? • Reflections on Civility and Ethics • Conflict Tipping Podcast Episode 15: Brianna Hernandez of Florida International University • Mediation in the News • Job Postings • Events Calendar • Blogs

Is Mediation like Quantum Physics?
by Phyllis Pollack
Browsing the internet for inspiration, I came upon an article in Live Science concerning quantum physics entitled “Does reality exist when we’re not looking” by Paul Sutter. Like quantum physics, a mediation begins with numerous possibilities and probabilities.

Reflections on Civility and Ethics
by Lee Hornberger
This article discusses some civility and ethical issues we experience in our professional practices. In fulfilling our professional responsibilities, wemust remain ever-mindful of our obligations of civility in pursuit of justice, the rule of law, and the fair and peaceable resolution of disputes and controversies.

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Conflict Tipping Podcast Episode 15: Brianna Hernandez of Florida International University
with Laura May
In this episode Laura interviews Brianna Hernandez. Brianna is interested in the role of language as a product and producer of the actors and actions that comprise the international system and constructions of power dynamics. Her dissertation work exists at the nexus of environmentalism and feminism, and she earned her MA in International Studies en-route to the Ph.D.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION JOBS

Case Manager – Hawaii
Peer Mediation Coordinator – Hawaii
Ombudsperson – Denver
Ombuds – Harvard
Family Law Mediator – Remote
Ombudsperson – Ithaca, NY
Ombudsperson – Boston
Systems Sustainability Facilitator – NAFCM
Mediator FULL-TIME – FMCS AL, AZ, & CA

MEDIATION IN THE NEWS

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International ODR Forum Back to Bangalore India – March 17-18, 2023!
The International ODR Forum will be held in the “Silicon Valley of India” at the Bangalore International Centre on 17-18 March 2023! The 22nd International ODR Forum is a 2-day gathering of 250+ innovators, change-makers and thought leaders across business, society and government who come together to listen, connect, inspire and imagine together pathways to advance ODR. Don’t miss this remarkable event! Register here: ODR2023.org

International Ombuds Association Conference April 3-5 in Seattle
The 18th Annual IOA Conference is “in person” this year in Seattle, WA, 3–5 April 2023. After three-year wait, we are excited to bring our ombuddies together again from around the globe in beautiful Seattle! Registration is now open for the 18th Annual IOA Conference, “Ombuds as Change Agent? Reengaging and Transforming Conflict!” Full Information and Registration.

TRAINING CALENDAR

January 27 – Great Reads Book Club – Self Determination in Mediation: The Art and Science of Mirrors and Lights
by Dan Simon and Tara West
January 29 – February 12 – Family Mediation Practicum of the Ontario Association of Family Mediators
February 1-10 – 40-hr Basic Divorce Mediation Training with CT Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce
February 7 – Live Talk Tuesdays – An open discussion about developing an effective mediation practice with Dr. Clare Fowler
February 7-8 – Transformative Mediation Training with Dr. Nancy Ferrell
February 13-14 – 20-hour Child Protective Services Mediation Training
February 20 – 30-hour Advanced Civil/Advanced Family Mediation Training
February 21-24 – Basic Mediation Training with Dr. Nancy Ferrell
February 22-25 – Mediation Questions Training
February 25-March 4 – Conflict Coaching 101 – Community Boards of SF
March 1-5 – Civil and Family/Domestic Mediation Training
March 9-10 – 16th Annual Arbitration Institute – ABA Dispute Resolution Section
March 13 – 10 hour Basic Arbitration Training by Mediators and Arbitrators of America
March 17-18 ODR Global Forum – Bengaluru 2023
March 17-25 – 40-hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training by Keiter Mediation, LLC

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