{"product_id":"mediation-career-guide-9780787957032","title":"Mediation Career Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this definitive guide, Forrest Mosten--an internationallyrecognized mediation expert--helps would-be mediators answer thecritical question Do I have the values, skills, personality, andcommitment necessary to mediate?\u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive resource, the book also explores a wealth of timelytopics including the need to establish standards of the profession,how to maintain confidentiality, the pros and cons of co-mediation,and the place of mediation in the process of court and law reform.Straightforward and reader-friendly, the Mediation Career Guide isfilled with practice tips, self-surveys, diagrams, readingresources, a list of training programs and volunteer opportunities,budget forms, and model standards of conduct. This hands-onresource is designed to make the challenging journey of becoming apeacemaker a one-step-at-a-time manageable process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This volume anticipates and answers all the practical questionsabout becoming a mediator and provides a map for those interestedin successfully traveling the mediation path.\" (Jay Folberg,professor of law and mediator, University of San Francisco and pastpresident, Academy of Family Mediators and Association of Familyand Conciliation Courts)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"For all aspiring mediators who have asked the question \"How do Imake mediation my career?\" this book is for you.'\"(Bernard Mayer,partner, CDR Associates, Boulder, Colorado, and author of TheDynamics of Conflict Resolution )\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guidefilled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, 'just go do it'insights, and invaluable advice for all.\"(Daniel Bowling, executivedirector, Association for Conflict Resolution)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Recommended Book of the Month (November): Mediation Career Guide byForrest S. Mosten. If you have ever considered trying to makemediation your day job, this is the book to buy and read. It willhelp you decide if you have the skills, personality and commitmentnecessary to become a full-time mediator. It starts by pointing outthe time and difficulty three famouse mediators had in establishingtheir careers (Mosten, Meirding and Melamed) and then gives furtherexamples. It has self assesment materials (usefull ones, not fluff)and contains a solid, direct and applied set of tools for marketingyour practice, considering your options, and developing yourself asa mediator. NOT merely a collection of handouts, previous materialsor musings, well edited and complete. (Stephen R. Marsh, a mediatorin Dallas, Texas. http:\/\/adrr.com\/index.htm ADR Resources)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book applies useful advice about operating a professionalservices business to the special needs of mediators and is thus avaluable resource to both new and seasoned practitioners. (VirginiaMediation Network News, 1\/02)\"This volume anticipates and answers all the practical questionsabout becoming a mediator and provides a map for those interestedin successfully traveling the mediation path.\" --Jay Folberg,professor of law and mediator, University of San Francisco and pastpresident, Academy of Family Mediators and Association of Familyand Conciliation Courts\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"For all aspiring mediators who have asked the question \"How doI make mediation my career?\" this book is for you.'\" --BernardMayer, partner, CDR Associates, Boulder, Colorado, and author ofThe Dynamics of Conflict Resolution\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practicalguide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, 'just go do it'insights, and invaluable advice for all.\" --Daniel Bowling,executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART ONE: Is Mediation Right for You?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Can Mediation Be Your Day Job?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Mediator?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. Can You Do the Work?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Education and Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Job Opportunities in Mediation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART TWO: Building Your Career as a Mediator.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Creating Your Mediation Signature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Expanding Your Mediation Services.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Defining Your Target Market.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Creating a Mediation-Friendly Environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART THREE: The Nuts and Bolts of Private Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. Setting Up Your Office.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11. Strategic Planning and Investing in Yourself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12. Managing Your Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13. Marketing Your Practice Effectively.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14. What Do You Do Next Monday?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EPILOGUE: The Evolving Field of Mediation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 1: Mediator Self-Survey.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 2: Professional Standards and Model Legislation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 3: Mediation Training and Educational Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 4: Books and Resources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 5: Mediation Organizations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 6: Sample Opportunities in Conflict Resolution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 7: Sample Budget Forms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 8: Sample Practice Forms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX 9: Mediation Pledge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405039870295,"sku":"9780787957032","price":42.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787957032.jpg?v=1730488463","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mediation-career-guide-9780787957032","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}