How do you create a global dispute resolution system? Its happening now. Momentum is building to define a global Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) system to handle cross-border, low value disputes. An ODR and Consumers 2010 Forum will be held in Vancouver on November 2 and 3, 2010 to keep the ball rolling. ODR and Consumers […]
Your Mission: Create a Global Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) System
September 18, 2010 by · 3 Comments
The Long Tail for Conflict Prevention
September 6, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
The long tail applies to more than just business. It applies to our most basic needs, such as health and safety. The sooner we invest in positive prevention-oriented programs, the better off as a society we’ll be. The long tail… The long tail refers to the statistical property that a larger share of population rests […]
I dreamed the world had all agreed… to put an end to war
August 7, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I dreamed the world had all agreed to put an end to war. The lines are from Ed McCurdy’s song Last night I had the strangest dream. Written in 1950, this classic anti-war song continues to inspire and give hope to those in the peace movement. McCurdy was an American folk singer, songwriter, and television […]
A few random questions about mediation: Any answers?
July 25, 2010 by · 4 Comments
Here`s a few random questions related to mediation that have recently come to my mind. Hey, it’s summertime… the mind wanders. Did the modern mediation movement come out of the Quaker tradition? This was a question posed by J Nyden in response to this post on Peter Phillip’s Business Conflict blog. Is web TV the […]
Constructive Conflict: Revisiting the genius of Mary Parker Follett
July 11, 2010 by · 3 Comments
Last month, my collaborative-minded web friend, John Folk-Williams, introduced us to Mary Parker Follett, in this article on his excellent blog Cross Collaborate. Among the living humans from 1868-1933, her insights reflected a brilliant mind, systems thinking, and in retrospect, are visionary. I was totally intrigued, and so I followed up… First, I procured […]
