Arbitration & Mediation

A Blogging Plan for 2008

Posted on January 02, 2008
Taking time off does wonderful things for me. I get a chance to 'wander' around the internet and be inspired by the remarkable talents of other bloggers like British blogger Alex Bainbridge who blogs about travel ecommerce.A Blog PlanYou never know where a good idea will come from so I read everything...

Take This Idea, Pls: Teach Teens/Parents Conflict Skills Online

Posted on December 28, 2007
Blogs are an important tool. For mediators, a blog is an essential communication tool that's ideally suited for being rapport and trust with potential clients and referrals sources. Think of it as conversation over coffee gone digital. While most of our efforts are focused on adults...

Biz, Net, Info or Not: Picking a Domain Extension

Posted on December 21, 2007
It never ceases to amaze me how complicated something very easy can become. Got a problem. Easy solution- talk it out. Want a domain name- get the .com. Quick,simple, easy...right? Wrong, there are many options about domain strategy. This is my take on it...

Divorce-proof your Marriage with Mediators

Posted on December 19, 2007
December is the most popular month for popping the question, which fills this mediator with loads of holiday cheer. Why? A skillful family or marriage mediator can build a practice by assisting couples to answer the second big question: I will, then what?According to a Boston Globe article, couples, who were once surrounded my family and friends who could offer marriage advice, now need a different kind of support system to navigate the challenges of learning to live together and be happily married...

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mediator blah...blah...: Two interesting questions

Posted on December 16, 2007
The secret is out mediation has the potential to be a million dollar business. Stop, and read that again. What a powerfully motivating statement. I get teary just thinking about how much good that means in the world.Count Me InI glean a lot of valuable information from the small business and women entrepreneur markets but we have a sort of love/hate relationship...

Learning Circles Offer Accountability and Resources

Posted on December 10, 2007
What do mediators have in common with the Maytag repairman? Both can be lonely jobs. That's one reason why we created a new way for family or workplace mediators to interact: Learning Circles! I'll share the outcomes from the first calls in two posts...

Take This Idea: Commerical Mediators Wheel & Deal with Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 07, 2007
Finding the right niche is critical to your success as a mediator. While most folks can identify a broad niche, say family or workplace, it's those who dig a bit deeper that find the gold.Reading NY Report while in bed this morning I saw a great article on Buy/Sell Agreements...

Cool FREE Tech Tools

Posted on November 28, 2007
If you're a gadgethead like me, you're gonna be very happy. Camtasia, the recognized leaders in video recording software, is offering Camtasia for FREE!You can download a free copy of Camtasia 3 for your own use. What's the catch?None, really. It's an older version of the software...

Take this Idea, Pls: Wrap up the 'Sandwich Generation'

Posted on November 20, 2007
34 million people in this country are getting squeezed- and we can help.Called the 'sandwich generation', these folks wrestle with the huge task of caring for both their children and their aging parents while working full-time, according to a recent MSNBC article...

Forum Marketing for Mediators

Posted on November 16, 2007
Generally, mediators are known for creating a forum for exchanging interests and ideas. But, what if we just got known in forums instead. (ok, bad pun- just trying to be funny)What is a Forum?Let's start with the basics. A forum is an online discussion space where members exchange ideas publicly...

Meet Avatar Dina

Posted on November 13, 2007
An Ava-what?I couldn't resist sharing this bit of silliness from the folks at Yahoo! This is an avatar, a digital creation, that I developed over at Yahoo Answers. (Kinda scary how good the likeness is, although my hubby says I'm cuter). An avatar is a great solution for someone who wants to add his or her picture on a blog or website but doesn't want or like their true image...

Educational Marketing Teaches Mediators a New Lesson

Posted on November 02, 2007
Didn't I say that educating your marketing about mediation was the way to go? Looks like I'm not the only one who thinks so....Check out this recent article in Business Week that confirms educating potential clients on how to solve their problems is a very powerful marketing tool...

Take This Idea, Pls-DR for Daycare Providers

Posted on November 01, 2007
Do you know what true conflict is? Getting a 2 year old in a snowsuit quickly when he or she doesn't want to do it. Help Them, Help UsOver the years, I've learned that child care is a pressure-filled industry. You can imagine all the different issues that arise...

Halloween Treat to Avoid IRS Trick

Posted on October 29, 2007
Halloween, my favorite holiday! With less than 48 hours to go I hope you're prepared with plenty of treats and a nifty costume. (I'm handing out candy this year as 'Ugly Betty').Now, is also a good time to get prepared for....da da da dummmm ...pre-tax planning for your 2008 tax bill...

6 Questions about Mediation Marketing Coaching

Posted on October 29, 2007
?What is individual coaching like?? That?s one of the most common questions mediators ask me. Normally, I take care of this with a brief call or email, but I thought it would be helpful to share what happens at a ?typical coach session? in an article, too...

Sales Calls for Mediators

Posted on October 23, 2007
Back in the day, when I first starting courting corporate work, getting a human resources person to take a meeting with me was tough. Just getting a live person on the phone was a miracle. Then, once I got the meeting I frequently encountered what I call stall tactics...

Happy Conflict Resolution Day!

Posted on October 18, 2007
On Halloween, we give out candy and treats. For Chanukah, we give gifts. How the heck do you celebrate Conflict Resolution Day? Many, many wonderful ways.Today, I'm hosting a no-cost teleseminar entitled, So You Want to Be a Mediator at 2 p.m. We'll answer questions about how to enter the field, being an ADR entrepreneur and just getting to know each other...

Provocative Mediation Question

Posted on October 17, 2007
Is it ok to make money? It's a question that every mediator has to grapple with eventually. I don't have the answers (I'm hoping you'll tell me in the comments below). I do have this observation.We Just Don't Talk About MoneyWe don't talk about financial measures as a profession or status as individuals...

Is Mensch a Top 10 Blog?

Posted on October 12, 2007
Michael Steizner over at Writing White Papers is seeking nominations for the Top 10 Marketing Blogs. What's very cool about this polling is that it opens up a completely new source of terrific marketing blogs to read. You are staying up on new marketing trends and ideas by reading blogs, right? It's a great way to be inspired, informed and supported...

Better than Papelbon: What's Your Best Elevator Pitch?

Posted on October 05, 2007
Nobody likes doing an elevator pitch. It's nerve-wracking. A bit embarrassing. And, surely you never quite get out all the words you practiced for so long. And, yet... if you nail that 30 seconds of flirtation, new clients and connections await you...

Getting a Foot in Corporate's Door

Posted on October 02, 2007
Many mediators ask me what's the secret to landing a workplace gig. I've worked with many companies large and small on a variety of projects. There isn't a secret but here are a few tips to share.Be Broad. Unbundle your SkillsFrom designing an internal mediation program for Polaroid to serving as a facilitator as Colonial Gas merged to acting as conflict coach for senior executives at Fleet to training managers at Milipore, each project required different skills and knowledge beyond simply mediator...

Google Tool for Niche-Mining

Posted on September 28, 2007
Staying on top of your niche is important. Thanks to Google.com it's also easy. Google TrendsJust beginning to investigate your niche? Try Google Trends, a new tool, to see what the trends are for your niche. Pop in your keywords and out comes a graphical report of the trends in that area for this year and three prior years...

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