The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution (Paperback)

Michael D. Lang

ISBN 10: 1538116626 / ISBN 13: 9781538116623

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD, 2019

Paperback. This book is a commonsense guide to becoming a reflective practitioner, written by a practitioner for practitioners. Relying on actual practice situations, stories, and self-guided exercises, it responds to the questions: Why should professionals care about reflective practice? How do its principles and methods increase competence? What characteristics distinguish reflective practitioners? Every person in a conflict resolution process sees the world differently and acts in a distinctive manner. Yet, by following well-developed practice routines, practitioners often fail to consider the unpredictability of human interactions and overlook behaviors that are inconsistent with their expectations. To respond effectively to surprising and unpredictable events, this book encourages practitioners to adapt their thinking, so they can use their knowledge and skills when situations do not match their assumptions or are inconsistent with their practice routines. Designed as a manual, Langs Guide will help mediators incorporate the values and habits of reflective practice into their professional work in order to become resilient, resourceful and competent practitioners. The book presents practical, easy-to-understand descriptions of practitioner thinking and the application of theory and core beliefs. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781538116623

Synopsis:

This book is a commonsense guide to becoming a reflective practitioner, written by a practitioner for practitioners.  Relying on actual practice situations, stories, and self-guided exercises, it responds to the questions: Why should professionals care about reflective practice?  How do its principles and methods increase competence?  What characteristics distinguish reflective practitioners?   Every person in a conflict resolution process sees the world differently and acts in a distinctive manner.  Yet, by following well-developed practice routines, practitioners often fail to consider the unpredictability of human interactions and overlook behaviors that are inconsistent with their expectations.  To respond effectively to surprising and unpredictable events, this book encourages practitioners to adapt their thinking, so they can use their knowledge and skills when situations do not match their assumptions or are inconsistent with their practice routines.

About the Author: Michael Lang is a mediator with more than 30 years' experience in the areas of family, workplace, organizational, congregational and public policy disputes. Michael is the founding Director of the Master of Arts Program in Conflict Resolution at Antioch University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict...
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new