Description

Book Synopsis

The Mediator's Toolkit offers an array of methods for mediators to develop the skills to formulate and ask strategic questions that shift perspectives and result in successful mediated outcomes in any context.



Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Glossary

Introduction
Book Content
Terminology
Sequences of Questions

SECTION I: The S Questions Model — Theory
Chapter 1: Introduction and Purpose of the S Questions Model
The S Questions Model
Premise on Which the S Questions Model Has Been Developed
Outline Summary of the Model
The S Questions Model
The Purpose of Mediation Questions
Perspective and Paradigm

Chapter 2: How We Process and Communicate Information
How Information Is Processed
Factors That Contribute to the Information That We Process
The NLP Model of Communication
Our Created Paradigm Becomes Our Reference Point for Interpreting Information
How We Communicate Information to Others
Distortion, Deletion and Generalization When Communicating to Others
The Surface Structure Language We Use When We Communicate with Others
Using Mediation Questions to Create a Paradigm Shift

Chapter 3: Working with the Brain in Mediation
The Brain
Working with the Avoid-threat Reflex in Mediation

SECTION 2: Practical Application of the S Questions Model
Chapter 4: Methodology to Minimize an Avoid-threat Reflex When Asking Questions
Methodology

Chapter 5: The S Questions Model Applied to a Mediation Process
Reflective Preparation for Questions
The S Questions Model
S Questions Model Applied to Initial Separate Meeting
S Questions Model Applied to Joint Meeting

SECTION 3: Practical Application of S1, S2 and S3 Questions
Chapter 6: S1: The Subject Matter Dimension of Questions
Chapter 7: S2: The Structure Dimension of Questions
Chapter 8: S3: The Seeking Information Dimension of Questions

SECTION 4: Practical Application of S4 Questions
Chapter 9: Introduction: The Eight Types of S4: Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions 91
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions

Chapter 10: S4: Journey of Inference Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Journey of Inference Questions
How Do Journey of Inference Questions Work?
When to Ask Journey of Inference Questions
Methodology

Chapter 11: S4: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Neuro-Linguistic Programming Questions
How Do Neuro-Linguistic Programming Questions Work?
When to Ask Neuro-Linguistic Programming-based Questions
Methodology

Chapter 12: S4: Distinction and Difference Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Distinction and Difference Questions
How Do Distinction and Difference Questions Work?
When to Ask Distinction and Difference Questions
Methodology

Chapter 13: S4: Reflective Connecting Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Reflective Connecting Questions
How Do Reflective Connecting Questions Work?
When to Ask Reflective Connecting Questions
Methodology

Chapter 14: S4: Cognitive Elements-based Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Cognitive Elements-Based Questions
How Do Cognitive Elements-based Questions Work?
When to Ask Cognitive Elements-based Questions
Methodology

Chapter 15: S4: Other People Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Other People Questions
How Do Other People Questions Work?
When to Ask Other People Questions
Methodology

Chapter 16: S4: Underlying Interests Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Underlying Interests Questions
How Do Underlying Interests Questions Work?
When to Ask Underlying Interests Questions
Methodology

Chapter 17: S4: Future Focus Questions
S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Future Focus Questions
How Do Future Focus Questions Work?
When to Ask Future Focus Questions
Methodology

Endnotes
Index
About the Authors
A Note about the Publisher

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      Publisher: New Society Publishers
      Publication Date: 18/09/2018
      ISBN13: 9780865718975, 978-0865718975
      ISBN10: 0865718970

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Mediator's Toolkit offers an array of methods for mediators to develop the skills to formulate and ask strategic questions that shift perspectives and result in successful mediated outcomes in any context.



      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      Glossary

      Introduction
      Book Content
      Terminology
      Sequences of Questions

      SECTION I: The S Questions Model — Theory
      Chapter 1: Introduction and Purpose of the S Questions Model
      The S Questions Model
      Premise on Which the S Questions Model Has Been Developed
      Outline Summary of the Model
      The S Questions Model
      The Purpose of Mediation Questions
      Perspective and Paradigm

      Chapter 2: How We Process and Communicate Information
      How Information Is Processed
      Factors That Contribute to the Information That We Process
      The NLP Model of Communication
      Our Created Paradigm Becomes Our Reference Point for Interpreting Information
      How We Communicate Information to Others
      Distortion, Deletion and Generalization When Communicating to Others
      The Surface Structure Language We Use When We Communicate with Others
      Using Mediation Questions to Create a Paradigm Shift

      Chapter 3: Working with the Brain in Mediation
      The Brain
      Working with the Avoid-threat Reflex in Mediation

      SECTION 2: Practical Application of the S Questions Model
      Chapter 4: Methodology to Minimize an Avoid-threat Reflex When Asking Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 5: The S Questions Model Applied to a Mediation Process
      Reflective Preparation for Questions
      The S Questions Model
      S Questions Model Applied to Initial Separate Meeting
      S Questions Model Applied to Joint Meeting

      SECTION 3: Practical Application of S1, S2 and S3 Questions
      Chapter 6: S1: The Subject Matter Dimension of Questions
      Chapter 7: S2: The Structure Dimension of Questions
      Chapter 8: S3: The Seeking Information Dimension of Questions

      SECTION 4: Practical Application of S4 Questions
      Chapter 9: Introduction: The Eight Types of S4: Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions 91
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions

      Chapter 10: S4: Journey of Inference Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Journey of Inference Questions
      How Do Journey of Inference Questions Work?
      When to Ask Journey of Inference Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 11: S4: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Neuro-Linguistic Programming Questions
      How Do Neuro-Linguistic Programming Questions Work?
      When to Ask Neuro-Linguistic Programming-based Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 12: S4: Distinction and Difference Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Distinction and Difference Questions
      How Do Distinction and Difference Questions Work?
      When to Ask Distinction and Difference Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 13: S4: Reflective Connecting Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Reflective Connecting Questions
      How Do Reflective Connecting Questions Work?
      When to Ask Reflective Connecting Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 14: S4: Cognitive Elements-based Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Cognitive Elements-Based Questions
      How Do Cognitive Elements-based Questions Work?
      When to Ask Cognitive Elements-based Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 15: S4: Other People Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Other People Questions
      How Do Other People Questions Work?
      When to Ask Other People Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 16: S4: Underlying Interests Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Underlying Interests Questions
      How Do Underlying Interests Questions Work?
      When to Ask Underlying Interests Questions
      Methodology

      Chapter 17: S4: Future Focus Questions
      S4: The Shift Thinking Dimension of Questions — Future Focus Questions
      How Do Future Focus Questions Work?
      When to Ask Future Focus Questions
      Methodology

      Endnotes
      Index
      About the Authors
      A Note about the Publisher

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