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Title: Becoming a Mediator: An Insider's Guide to Exploring Careers in Mediation by Peter Lovenheim ISBN: 0-7879-5061-0 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: What Is The Job Really All About?
Comment: With this book, Lovenheim makes a far reaching contribution to all aspiring mediators and to the field itself. In one of the most realistic portrayals I have ever read, the book clearly illustrates with precision, the expectations a person should have when making the decision to choose mediation as a career. Lovenheim does not make the assumption that the reader is a knowledgeable person in the field in any way. He begins at the beginning, explaining what Mediation is all about.
Following that introduction, the book proceeds to explain what general types of personality traits contribute to success as a mediator. Mr. Lovenheim also wisely points out, that some formal training in mediation is extremely highly advised. And he explains why this training is essential and what one gains through taking the time and expense of gaining that education.
The book goes even further than just discussing the practice and profession of a Mediator. Astutely, Lovenheim realizes that not all people are in the position to become mediators, particularly for financial reasons, if not for other reasons. However, even those who are not able to be mediators, may wish to be involved in the mediation or dispute resolution field. Lovenheim guides such individuals with particularly illustrative detail, toward ways that one can do so, and yet not take the risk of becoming a full time mediator.
With excellent references listed in his appendices, Lovenheim gives a lot to the reader. Any person considering becoming a mediator would be extremely well advised to take the time to read Peter Lovenheim's book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great book
Comment: A very clear, concise, no-nonsense book about the current status of the mediation profession, as well as a breakdown of required skills, and realistic expectations of a career move into this area.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Resource!
Comment: Since Peter Lovenheim's previous book on mediation, How to Mediate your Dispute, was my bible as I went through my divorce, I knew exactly who to turn to when my daughter began to consider a career as a mediator. She was unsure of what career path to take and she also didn't know if she was well suited for the job. Somehow, this book is able to address both topics from a very practical standpoint. But in addition to being very easy to read and easy to apply, it is also very thought provoking. Not only does Lovenheim offer the kind of great advice and guidance he is known for-- the traditional "how to"-- he blends it seamlessly with very insightful comments on society and how mediators can help empower individuals to solve issues without unnecessary controversy and confrontation. I don't know of any other book that contains such a complete perspective.
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Title: Mediation Career Guide: A Strategic Approach to Building a Successful Practice by Forrest S. Mosten ISBN: 0787957038 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 18 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $36.00 |
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Title: Mediator's Handbook by Jennifer E. Beer, Eileen Stief, Friends Conflict Resoltuion Programs ISBN: 0865713596 Publisher: New Society Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Basic Skills for the New Mediator by Allan H. Goodman ISBN: 0967097304 Publisher: Solomon Publications Pub. Date: 17 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: The Mediation Process : Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict by Christopher W. Moore ISBN: 0787964468 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 18 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $38.00 |
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Title: The Promise of Mediation : Responding to Conflict Through Empowerment and Recognition by Robert A. Baruch Bush, Joseph P. Folger ISBN: 0787900273 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 26 October, 1994 List Price(USD): $42.00 |
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