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Description: Mediation Career Guide by Forrest S. Mosten Written by a pioneer in the field, this information--packed book is the definitive guide for anyone embarking on a career in the burgeoning and multi--faceted field of mediation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 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?" 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. Flap In this definitive guide, Forrest Mosten-an internationally recognized mediation expert-helps would-be mediators answer the critical question "Do I have the values, skills, personality, and commitment necessary to mediate?" Step-by-step, Mosten helps aspiring mediators tackle such difficult decisions as whether or not to go to law school and how to choose the right academic conflict resolution programs. Throughout the book, he shows how to create a unique mediation "signature" based on personal vision, define potential markets and needs, and develop a mediation-friendly office and staff. He also explains the nuts-and-bolts of a mediation practice and describes how to launch and maintain a private practice, create a viable business plan, and manage the budget of capital/time investment and operating expenses. A comprehensive resource, the book also explores a wealth of timely topics 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 is filled with practice tips, self-surveys, diagrams, reading resources, a list of training programs and volunteer opportunities, budget forms, and model standards of conduct. This hands-on resource is designed to make the challenging journey of becoming a peacemaker a one-step-at-a-time manageable process. Author Biography Forrest "Woody" Mosten is an attorney, mediator, author, and educator who provides training, services,and resources to mediators in hundreds of workshops and seminars across the country through his national network of Mosten Mediation Centers and Mosten Mediation Training courses. He is also an original partner in the groundbreaking firm of Jacoby and Meyers. Woody Mosten has been honored for his work as a leading trainer and practitioner in the field of conflict resolution by the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He is the author of The Complete Guide to Mediation (ABA , 1997), and Operating a Profitable Mediation Practice (self-published, 1998). His pioneering work in mediation has also been covered in publications worldwide. He can be reached at Table of Contents Preface. PART ONE: Is Mediation Right for You? 1. Can Mediation Be Your Day Job? 2. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Mediator? 3. Can You Do the Work? 4. Education and Training. 5. Job Opportunities in Mediation. PART TWO: Building Your Career as a Mediator. 6. Creating Your Mediation Signature. 7. Expanding Your Mediation Services. 8. Defining Your Target Market. 9. Creating a Mediation-Friendly Environment. PART THREE: The Nuts and Bolts of Private Practice. 10. Setting Up Your Office. 11. Strategic Planning and Investing in Yourself. 12. Managing Your Practice. 13. Marketing Your Practice Effectively. 14. What Do You Do Next Monday? EPILOGUE: The Evolving Field of Mediation. APPENDIX 1: Mediator Self-Survey. APPENDIX 2: Professional Standards and Model Legislation. APPENDIX 3: Mediation Training and Educational Programs. APPENDIX 4: Books and Resources. APPENDIX 5: Mediation Organizations. APPENDIX 6: Sample Opportunities in Conflict Resolution. APPENDIX 7: Sample Budget Forms. APPENDIX 8: Sample Practice Forms. APPENDIX 9: Mediation Pledge. Notes. About the Author. Index. Review "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) "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 ) "A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guidefilled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do itinsights, and invaluable advice for all."(Daniel Bowling, executivedirector, Association for Conflict Resolution) 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. htm ADR Resources) "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 "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 "A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practicalguide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do itinsights, and invaluable advice for all." --Daniel Bowling,executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution Review Text "This volume anticipates and answers all the practical questions about becoming a mediator and provides a map for those interested in successfully traveling the mediation path." (Jay Folberg, professor of law and mediator, University of San Francisco and past president, Academy of Family Mediators and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) "For all aspiring mediators who have asked the question "How do I make mediation my career?" this book is for you."(Bernard Mayer, partner, CDR Associates, Boulder, Colorado, and author of The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution ) "A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do it insights, and invaluable advice for all."(Daniel Bowling, executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution) Recommended Book of the Month (November): Mediation Career Guide by Forrest S. Mosten. If you have ever considered trying to make mediation your day job, this is the book to buy and read. It will help you decide if you have the skills, personality and commitment necessary to become a full-time mediator. It starts by pointing out the time and difficulty three famouse mediators had in establishing their careers (Mosten, Meirding and Melamed) and then gives further examples. It has self assesment materials (usefull ones, not fluff) and contains a solid, direct and applied set of tools for marketing your practice, considering your options, and developing yourself as a mediator. NOT merely a collection of handouts, previous materials or musings, well edited and complete. (Stephen R. Marsh, a mediator in Dallas, Texas. htm ADR Resources) "This book applies useful advice about operating a professional services business to the special needs of mediators and is thus a valuable resource to both new and seasoned practitioners. (Virginia Mediation Network News, 1/02) "This volume anticipates and answers all the practical questions about becoming a mediator and provides a map for those interested in successfully traveling the mediation path." Â—Jay Folberg, professor of law and mediator, University of San Francisco and past president, Academy of Family Mediators and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts "For all aspiring mediators who have asked the question "How do I make mediation my career?" this book is for you." Â—Bernard Mayer, partner, CDR Associates, Boulder, Colorado, and author of The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution "A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do it insights, and invaluable advice for all." Â—Daniel Bowling, executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution Review Quote "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) "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 ) "A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guidefilled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do itinsights, and invaluable advice for all."(Daniel Bowling, executivedirector, Association for Conflict Resolution) 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. htm ADR Resources) "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 "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 "A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practicalguide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do itinsights, and invaluable advice for all." --Daniel Bowling,executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution Promotional "Headline" "This volume anticipates and answers all the practical questions about becoming a mediator and provides a map for those interested in successfully traveling the mediation path." (Jay Folberg, professor of law and mediator, University of San Francisco and past president, Academy of Family Mediators and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts)"For all aspiring mediators who have asked the question "How do I make mediation my career?" this book is for you."(Bernard Mayer, partner, CDR Associates, Boulder, Colorado, and author of The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution )"A complete (how is it that he misses nothing?) and practical guide filled with brilliant ideas, useful tools, just go do it insights, and invaluable advice for all."(Daniel Bowling, executive director, Association for Conflict Resolution)Recommended Book of the Month (November): Mediation Career Guide by Forrest S. Mosten. If you have ever considered trying to make mediation your day job, this is the book to buy and read. It will help you decide if you have the skills, personality and commitment necessary to become a full-time mediator. It starts by pointing out the time and difficulty three famouse mediators had in establishing their careers (Mosten, Meirding and Melamed) and then gives further examples. It has self assesment materials (usefull ones, not fluff) and contains a solid, direct and applied set of tools for marketing your practice, considering your options, and developing yourself as a mediator. NOT merely a collection of handouts, previous materials or musings, well edited and complete. (Stephen R. Marsh, a mediator in Dallas, Texas. htm ADR Resources)"This book applies useful advice about operating a professional services business to the special needs of mediators and is thus a valuable resource to both new and seasoned practitioners. (Virginia Mediation Network News, 1/02) Feature This nuts-and-bolts guide provides the essential information needed to become a successful mediator. The book provides information on the background required to pursue the practice of mediation and outlines various options for obtaining the appropriate education and training. The Mosten Guide offers a compendium of the career opportunities available in the private and public sectors for lawyers, psychologists, masters and certificate level professionals, and anyone else interested in working as a mediator. The author provides detailed information on writing a business plan, setting up a mediation-friendly environment, managing a practice, and marketing a fledgling mediation business. Forrest "Woody" Mosten--a leader in the field of mediation--is a highly acclaimed mediator, trainer, author, and educator. Details ISBN0787957038 Author Forrest S. Mosten Short Title MEDIATION CAREER GD Language English ISBN-10 0787957038 ISBN-13 9780787957032 Media Book Year 2001 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Country of Publication United States Birth 1947 Edition 1st Place of Publication New York Format Paperback Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Subtitle A Strategic Approach to Building a Successful Practice DOI 10.1604/9780787957032 UK Release Date 2001-10-02 AU Release Date 2013-07-09 NZ Release Date 2013-07-09 Pages 312 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2001-10-02 DEWEY 658.3151 Illustrations Charts: 15 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 2 B&W, 0 Color Audience Undergraduate US Release Date 2001-10-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1300363;

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