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The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice 1st Edition

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The Making of a Mediator goes beyond the basics of mediation process. In this essential resource, expert mediator and teacher Michael Lang outlines his innovative model of artistry in professional practice that results from the understanding of and connection between reflective practice and interactive process. Together with Allison Taylor, they have created a landmark book that offers conflict resolution professionals the theories, principles, practices, and ideas for developing true artistry in mediation.

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"The Making of a Mediator has been worth waiting for. This workprovides a structure and methodology for those committed to theartful practice of mediation, or for that matter, the pursuit ofany profession." (Robert D. Benjamin, M.S.W., J.D., Mediation andConflict Management Services)

"Michael Lang and Alison Taylor lead us on a journey inside themediator's head, charting territory and options previouslyundiscovered by most mediators. They offer assistance to allmediators to take their practice and mediation itself to the nextlevel. Bravo!" (James C. Melamed, J.D., cofounder, MediationInformation and Resource Center)

"In this book, practicing mediators will learn how to unleashtalents they didn't know they had and how to keep replicating theirsuccesses for years to come." (Sylvia McMechan, professor, Masterof Arts Program in Conflict Analysis and Management at Royal RoadsUniversity; former executive director, The Network)

"An engaging and easy-to-use manual for all peacemakers andconflict resolvers to further their own and others' practices. Iencourage every practitioner and trainer to incorporate these toolsinto their practices." (Juliana Birkhoff, director, Center forResearch and Education, RESOLVE)

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The Making of a Mediator goes beyond the traditional instructional manuals that concentrate on the nuts-and-bolts of the mediation process. This book offers mediators and other conflict resolution professionals a conceptual framework and practical guidance for developing artistry in mediation. In collaboration with Alison Taylor, a pioneer in teaching and supervision of mediators, renowned mediator Michael Lang describes the principles and methods of reflective practice.If you want to become a competent, resourceful mediator whose work reflects artistry, The Making of a Mediator will give you fresh insights and teach you the methods and skills you need to reach new levels of professional development. This essential resource combines innovative ideas and practices and provides? A four-stage model of professional development? Key characteristics of artistic practice? Theoretical guidelines for the application of mediation strategies and techniques? Tactics for forming effective hypotheses and methods for testing them? Procedures for implementing reflective practice in mediationThe Making of a Mediator is filled with lists of self-reflective questions. Exercises at the And of most chapters are specifically designed to help you understand the principles and methods of reflective practice.[head] Take your practice to the next level . . . learn the skills to practice artistry in mediationThe Making of a Mediator goes beyond the basics of mediation process. In this essential resource, expert mediator and teacher Michael Lang outlines his innovative model of artistry in professional practice that results from the understanding of and connection between reflective practice and interactive process. Together with Alison Taylor, they have created a landmark book that offers conflict resolution professionals the theories, principles, practices, and ideas for developing true artistry in mediation."The Making of a Me

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The Making of a Mediator goes beyond the traditional instructional manuals that concentrate on the nuts-and-bolts of the mediation process. This book offers mediators and other conflict resolution professionals a conceptual framework and practical guidance for developing artistry in mediation. In collaboration with Alison Taylor, a pioneer in teaching and supervision of mediators, renowned mediator Michael Lang describes the principles and methods of reflective practice.

If you want to become a competent, resourceful mediator whose work reflects artistry, The Making of a Mediator will give you fresh insights and teach you the methods and skills you need to reach new levels of professional development. This essential resource combines innovative ideas and practices and provides

A four-stage model of professional development
Key characteristics of artistic practice
Theoretical guidelines for the application of mediation strategies and techniques
Tactics for forming effective hypotheses and methods for testing them
Procedures for implementing reflective practice in mediation
The Making of a Mediator is filled with lists of self-reflective questions. Exercises at the end of most chapters are specifically designed to help you understand the principles and methods of reflective practice.

[head] Take your practice to the next level . . . learn the skills to practice artistry in mediation
The Making of a Mediator goes beyond the basics of mediation process. In this essential resource, expert mediator and teacher Michael Lang outlines his innovative model of artistry in professional practice that results from the understanding of and connection between reflective practice and interactive process. Together with Alison Taylor, they have created a landmark book that offers conflict resolution professionals the theories, principles, practices, and ideas for developing true artistry in mediation.
"The Making of a Mediator has been worth waiting for. This work provides a structure and methodology for those committed to the artful practice of mediation, or for that matter, the pursuit of any profession."―Robert D. Benjamin, M.S.W., J.D., Mediation and Conflict Management Services
"Michael Lang and Alison Taylor lead us on a journey inside the mediator's head, charting territory and options previously undiscovered by most mediators. They offer assistance to all mediators to take their practice and mediation itself to the next level. Bravo!"―James C. Melamed, J.D., cofounder, Mediation Information and Resource Center
"In this book, practicing mediators will learn how to unleash talents they didn't know they had and how to keep replicating their successes for years to come."―Sylvia McMechan, professor, Master of Arts Program in Conflict Analysis and Management at Royal Roads University; former executive director, The Network
"An engaging and easy-to-use manual for all peacemakers and conflict resolvers to further their own and others' practices. I encourage every practitioner and trainer to incorporate these tools into their practices."―Juliana Birkhoff, director, Center for Research and Education, RESOLVE

About the Author

MICHAEL D. LANG, editor of Mediation Quarterly and former president of the Academy of Family Mediators, has been a practicing mediator for over twenty years. He is professor and special advisor in the Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management Program at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. He teaches mediation and conflict resolution at Woodbury College in Vermont, and at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. ALISON TAYLOR has been a professional mediator for over twenty years in public and private mediation. She is coauthor of the classic text Mediation: A Comprehensive Guide to Resolving Conflict Without Litigation. Having taught and supervised interns in a court-connected domestic relations program for ten years, Alison now creates innovative uses of mediation in a milieu treatment facility. She teaches in Portland State University's Master's in Conflict Resolution program and in the Department of Communications Studies at Marylhurst University.

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April 11, 2000
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English
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (April 11, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0787949922
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0787949921
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.44 x 0.99 x 9.23 inches

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For 40 years, as a practitioner, educator, author, and advocate for mediation, Michael’s has been a leading voice in the profession of mediation. In October 2020 he was awarded the Outstanding Professional Family Mediator award by the Academy of Professional Family Mediators; and in 2012 he received the John Haynes award from the Association for Conflict Resolution

His recent book, The Practitioners Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution (2019) is the first in the Practitioners Guide Series, a joint venture of the Association for Conflict Resolution and the publisher, Rowman & Littlefield. He is also the series co-editor. Michael also co-authored The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice, (2000).

Michael and Peter Nicholson co-created and co-edited a collection of essays from 75 family experts from 10 countries, Living Together, Separating, Divorcing: Surviving During a Pandemic (2020). This book provides practical advice and helpful tips for families who experiencing intense stress and conflict as a consequence of the pandemic.

He co-authors a series of Kindle books, Divorce and Separation: A Practical Guide to Making Smart Decisions, Editions have been published for Florida, Vermont, Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

As a mediator Michael has assisted divorcing couples, helped resolve probate and other family conflicts and mediated disputes in businesses, government agencies, universities, and other workplace settings. As an educator, Michael created one of the first graduate programs in conflict resolution in the US at Antioch University in 1992. For 6 years he was Editor-in-Chief of Mediation Quarterly and currently serves on the Editorial Board and as Special Advisor to the Journal of Mediation and Applied Conflict Analysis at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute at NUIM in Ireland.

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More fundemental than a particular model or approach to mediation/conflict work. Can be life changing beyond just mediation.

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I found this book to be thoughtful, clearly written, and empowering. As I recall, Lang and Taylor encourage mediators to develop reflective consciousness about their own values and theories, and how these are expressed ( or not) in practice, (and why they may not be expressed in practice-perhaps a value or concept needs to change). I was in a course where we had a chance to speak with Michael Lang via teleconference( Zoom), and I was very impressed with his attentive way of interaction. I got a strong sense that this is a person who practices what he preaches.

This book is a "meta" book. Not only is it beyond any particular approach, it is about you finding your way as a practitioner. If you want to be growing, thoughtful, helpful and authentic mediator/conflict engagement practitioner, I think this book is one of the most important mediation books to have.

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2000

The Making of a Mediator is not just for the mediation professional. It offers insights for everyone who has conflicts and conversations that require negotiations. The authors, Lang and Taylor, posit "artistry" as a way to transcend boundaries and find creative solutions for resolving difficulties. They skillfully chart the course from novice to artist with exemplary practice mediation sessions. I found particularly apt their metaphor of a journey that involves the on-going process of reflection, learning, understanding, and exploration.

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I believe this book to be one of the best books I have read on Mediation. Especially since it gives new mediators hope for becoming an excellent mediator. The only distraction is that of the authors coming up with the notion of using the term, constellation, instead of galaxy or some other term that makes sense in the context which it is used... A constellation does not have a central star around which other stars or bodies revolve.

A galaxy does have a central point around which an infinite number of stars revolve... I believe an author or co-author must carefully avoid any terms which could easily distract the reader.

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