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Informationen zum Autor RogerSeaman is a freelance workplace mediator with practical experience of mediatingand facilitating democratic, small group discussions. Receiving his PhD inworkplace mediation in 2010, Dr Seaman’s research focuses upon an approachknown as ‘Explorative Mediation’ that is built upon a respectful critique ofthe Transformative and Narrative schools. Klappentext Exploring and critiquing various methods of mediation, thisinnovative book critically develops a new explorative practice in the field.Considering ways in which mediators may influence disputing parties, especiallyin the workplace where mediators are paid to intervene, Explorative Mediationat Work questions the commonclaim that mediation is a neutral intervention. The difference between offeringminimally intrusive support and acting to secure a containment and evensuppression of workplace conflict is heavily dependent upon a mediator’spractices. At worst, engineering resolution may tarnish mediation’sreputation for impartiality. At best, mediation can win the trust of parties inconflict, facilitate a democratic engagement and be of real benefit toorganizations. This book aims to demonstrate the latter in proposing a practicethat supports parties to seek out dialogue from which relationships may berebuilt and practical problems resolved. Zusammenfassung Exploring and critiquing various methods of mediation, thisinnovative book critically develops a new explorative practice in the field.Considering ways in which mediators may influence disputing parties, especiallyin the workplace where mediators are paid to intervene, Explorative Mediationat Work questions the commonclaim that mediation is a neutral intervention. The difference between offeringminimally intrusive support and acting to secure a containment and evensuppression of workplace conflict is heavily dependent upon a mediator’spractices. At worst, engineering resolution may tarnish mediation’sreputation for impartiality. At best, mediation can win the trust of parties inconflict, facilitate a democratic engagement and be of real benefit toorganizations. This book aims to demonstrate the latter in proposing a practicethat supports parties to seek out dialogue from which relationships may berebuilt and practical problems resolved. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1Introduction.- Chapter 2 A spectrum of mediator influence.- Chapter 3 Mediationin the workplace.- Chapter 4 Political awareness and dialogue.- Chapter 5 Instrumentalmediation.- Chapter 6 Relational mediation.- Chapter 7 Explorative mediation:An instrumental, ethical and political approach.- Chapter 8 Conclusion.- References.-Index ...
