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These references supplement the Knowledge Base Essay, Ground Rules.
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Additional Explanations of the Underlying Concepts: Online (Web) Sources Gorski, Paul. "A Guide For Setting Groundrules." , 1900 Available at: http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/activities/groundrules.html [Backup Link] This webpage gives advice on how to set ground rules that will be effective in group mediation. It talks about how time can affect the ground rule-creating process and gives examples of the commonly used ground rules. Best Practices: Agree on Ground Rules. Available at: http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/academicleadershipsupport/best6.htm [Backup Link] This webpage talks about what ground rules are and how they can be effective if the group agrees to abide by the rules they set. "Four Guidelines for Successful Negotiation." , 1900 Available at: http://www.marriagebuilders.com/graphic/mbi3350-guide.html [Backup Link] This is a short explanation of the benefits of ground rules as well as a set of ground rules that applies to marriage negotiations. Ground Rules. Available at: http://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/treatment/grules.htm [Backup Link] The constructiveness of interactions between conflicting parties can often be increased if the parties can identify and agree to comply with a series of ground rules governing their relationship. These rules limit escalation pressures by emphasizing respectful discussion of the core issues. Newberry, Sterling. "Ground Rules-Who Needs Them?." , 1900 Available at: http://www.mediate.com/articles/redwing.cfm [Backup Link] As mediators we all use ground rules. What are they, what purpose do they serve, and for whom? Thinking about how you use ground rules can help you become a more artful practitioner. "Groundrules." RESOLVE: Center for Environmental and Public Policy Dispute Resolution , 1900 Available at: http://www.resolv.org/articles/t-groundrules.htm [Backup Link] This article presents an example of a ground rule form, which would be designed prior to entering mediation. Ground rules are meant to ensure a smooth process. Mediation Ground Rules. Available at: http://www.mediate.ca/groundrules.htm [Backup Link] This website provides examples of commonly used ground rules. Lloyd, Joan. "Office Mediation Requires Safe Environment, Ground Rules." , 1900 Available at: Primary Link [Backup Link] Someone wrote into Ms. Lloyd asking for advice on a workplace conflict. Ms. Lloyd responded by reminding the person that their job as the mediator is to keep the conversation safe for both parties. She recommends doing this by setting some ground rules so the conversation does not explode. She then states some of her own ground rules when mediating two parties. Sebok, Tom. "Preparing For Your Mediation." , October 2002 Available at: http://www.mediate.com/articles/SebokT.cfm [Backup Link] "To effectively manage or resolve problems, the discussion that takes place in mediation needs to be different from previous discussions. But how can it be different if the same people are talking about the same issues? The mediator(s) can help by establishing ground rules, slowing down the conversation, clarifying, and asking questions to promote understanding. But, having a mediator is no guarantee that you will have a successful outcome. Ultimately the success of mediation depends on you and the person with whom you'll be mediating. The purpose of this article is to help you think - before your mediation - about what you can do as a participant to give your mediation the best chance to succeed." Sample Mediation Ground Rules. Mediation Information & Resource Center. Available at: http://www.mediate.com/articles/melamed7.cfm [Backup Link] This brief article lists 14 basic ground rules used in mediation. Offline (Print) Sources Susskind, Lawrence and Jennifer Thomas-Larmer. "Conducting a Conflict Assessment." In The Consensus Building Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Reaching Agreement. Edited by McKearnan, Sarah, Lawrence Susskind and Jennifer Thomas-Larmer, eds. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999. This informative chapter provides a detailed discussion of what exactly is involved in the process of conflict assessment. Section one covers conflict assessments in general. The second section offers prescriptive advice on how to carry out assessments. Section three discusses some of the debates surrounding the pratice of conflict assessment. Finally, the fourth section considers the likely future of conflict assessment and the field of dispute resolution. Kunde, James E. "Dealing With the Press." In The Consensus Building Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Reaching Agreement. Edited by Susskind, Lawrence, Jennifer Thomas-Larmer and Sarah McKearnan, eds. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999. This chapter seeks to guide facilitators and participants on how to deal with journalists as they pursue a consensus-based process. The author recognizes third parties' reluctance to involve the media in such processes, but argues that the benefits of press coverage can outweigh the downsides. This is possible, however, only if mediators and participants know how to deal with press and take the steps necessary to ensure good coverage. Chasin, Richard. "From Diatribe to Dialogue on Divisive Public Issues: Approaches Drawn from Family Therapy." Mediation Quarterly 13:4, 1996. Public discourse on divisive issues is often dominated by destructive debate between polarized opponents. Applying family therapy ideas, the Public Conversations Project fosters constructive dialogue on such conflicts. Their approach includes (1) collaborating with participants, starting with extensive premeeting exchanges, (2) using ground rules and formats that prevent reenactment of the "old" conversation, and (3) fostering respectful inquiry to stimulate a "new" conversation that increases understanding of the "other" as a person, not a stereotype or position. The project's emphasis is not on resolveing specific disputes but on improving the way people with strong differences relate to each other." Primary Link Newberry, Sterling. "Ground Rules-Who Needs Them?." The Conflict Resolution Newsletter , December 1, 2000. This article discusses the role of "ground rules" in mediation. The author questions the need for them in mediation, stating that decisions regarding their use is better left to the parties. Carpenter, Susan L. and W. J. D. Kennedy. Managing Public Disputes: A Practical Guide for Professionals in Government, Business and Citizen's Groups. John Wiley & Sons, July 31, 2001. This book will teach you how to design workable conflict management strategies and carry them through to resolution. Case examples illustrate how alternative conflict management procedures can be successfully applied in a range of situations. Elliott, M. "The Role of Facilitators, Mediators, and Other Consensus Building Practitioners." In The Consensus Building Handbook. Edited by Susskind, Lawrence, Sarah McKearnan and Jennifer Thomas-Larmer, eds. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999. Schwartz, Roger M. The Skilled Facilitator: Practical Wisdom for Developing Effective Groups. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, April 1, 1994. This book provides consultants, managers, and leaders with a practical reference for guiding groups toward achieving their creative and problem-solving goals. |
