![]() This Week in Mediation #969January 25, 2023 – OUR 28TH YEAR! |
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. |
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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. |
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