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Articles by Jim Melamed
So, You Want to be a Mediator?
James Melamed I find myself regularly asked “what do I need to do to become a mediator?” While I do not pretend to have all of the answers, here are some suggestions for beginning your journey. Divorce Mediation and the Internet
James Melamed The Internet is changing the way divorce mediation is practiced and experienced. Learn how the Internet is becoming an ever more integral part of effective and affordable divorce mediation services and programs. 20 Concepts & Recommendations for Utilizing the Internet
James Melamed This article reviews 20 concepts and recommendations to assist you to most capably utilize the Internet in support of your mediation practice. Integrating The Internet Into Your Mediation Practice
James Melamed Many, if not most, mediators are already using the Internet to some extent for business promotion and in their practices; use email to communicate with clients and colleagues; send "attached" files with email; know how to highlight text in a file, to change fonts and colors. A large number of mediators now have websites where they describe and promote their services. And many of our clients are even more advanced. Use of the Internet in your practice will soon shift from being an appealing augmentation to being an absolute necessity. Mediating on the Internet: Today and Tomorrow (part 2 of 2) James Melamed Many, if not most, mediators are already using the Internet to some extent to assist in their mediation business promotion and practice. This paper examines Internet opportunities for mediators and mediation participants and suggests that there are unique qualities and opportunities for mediators on the Internet, including cost and convenience. Mediating on the Internet: Today and Tomorrow
James Melamed Many, if not most, mediators are already using the Internet to some extent to assist in their mediation business promotion and practice. This paper examines Internet opportunities for mediators and mediation participants and suggests that there are unique qualities and opportunities for mediators on the Internet, including cost and convenience. Collaboration and Conflict Resolution In Education
James Melamed, John W. Reiman Since most of us grew up in a culture that treats negotiation and conflict resolution as forms of competition, we have much to learn about how concerned parents and school officials can better communicate and resolve conflict. Maximizing Mediation James Melamed Maximization is a mediative philosophy and approach that seeks to assist participants to obtain best possible results, as opposed to barely sufficient solutions. Participants may be assisted to be at their personal best; to most capably problem-solve; and to obtain the greatest possible substantive satisfaction. Maximization is a mediative commitment to assisting all participants to be at their best. Maximization may be mediation at its best and is consistent with a mediator's duty to be impartial. The opportunity for maximization distinguishes mediation. Building a Successful Mediation Practice James Melamed Mediation is an art and a science. It is also a business for many practitioners and programs. Just how do you get a successful mediation practice going? Great tips for establishing a successful mediation practice. Sample Agreement To Mediate James Melamed This sample mediation agreement can be used to review what topics you can expect to be covered. It can also be used as a template for mediators developing their practice materials. Sample Mediation Ground Rules James Melamed Mediators often assist the parties develop guidelines/groundrules to ensure that the communication during the mediaiton is productive.
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