global and cultural awareness

Master the geography of collaboration with the latest edition of The Complete Lawyer

Diane Levin
November 20, 2008 16:47

The latest edition of The Complete Lawyer is now available, putting the focus on “Doing Business Internationally.” The Complete Lawyer is a web-based magazine focusing on quality of life and career satisfaction for attorneys but with relevance for dispute resolution professionals as well.  It feat...

Conflict style inventory gets upgrade, free review copy available

Diane Levin
November 11, 2008 20:13

Conflict resolution expert, mediator, and peacebuilder Dr. Ron Kraybill has asked me to let readers know that he has released a 2008 upgrade for Style Matters: The Kraybill Conflict Style Inventory through the company he founded, Riverhouse ePress. With over 120,000 users, Style Matters has helped...

Animated short celebrates 60th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Diane Levin
October 15, 2008 19:45

We dispute resolution professionals sometimes characterize the difference between mediation and litigation as one of focus: mediation is interest-based, focusing on the underlying needs and aspirations of the individuals involved in the dispute, while litigation is rights-based, concerning itself...

International Mediation Institute honors mediation blogs from across the globe

Diane Levin
September 04, 2008 03:15

The International Mediation Institute (IMI), a public policy initiative creating international competency standards for certifying mediators, has conferred a great honor upon a select group of bloggers. IMI has created a special section on its web site to recognize the work of mediation bloggers...

New episodes in International Dispute Negotiation podcast series cover hard bargaining, emotions across cultures

Diane Levin
August 18, 2008 17:09

One of the very best of the ADR blogs is International Dispute Negotiation, a high-quality podcast series hosted by Michael McIlwrath, Senior Counsel, Litigation for GE Infrastructure - Oil & Gas, whose home base is Florence, Italy. Masterfully produced, these podcasts offer conversations with...