The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice [Hardcover]

Michael D. Lang (Author), Alison Taylor (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0787949922 | ISBN-13: 978-0787949921 | Publication Date: April 11, 2000 | Edition: 1

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 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)

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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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787949922
• ISBN-13: 978-0787949921
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Artistry in Practice, May 27, 2000

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Judith Selby "art instructor" (Forest Knolls, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice (Hardcover)

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.

3.0 out of 5 stars Constellation?, May 17, 2007

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Alfredo Coy "Astronomer" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice (Hardcover)

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.