Thinking Differently: Making a Difference Using Mediation
On 22 January 2001, we launched Core with an event entitled “Communicate to Persuade”. Now, 400 mediations and hundreds of courses and events later, we are celebrating ten years of Core with this special Anniversary book “Thinking Differently: Making a Difference Using Mediation”.
Ten years ago there was very little, if any, commercial mediation in Scotland. It has grown, steadily, and this book seems an excellent way to celebrate and record not only the journey of a small business breaking new ground but also, perhaps, a road less travelled.
It records the experience of 30 individuals from a variety of professional and business backgrounds who have trained in mediation and conflict management skills with Core Solutions Group since 2001. It represents an inspiring reflection on the way mediation can change how we do things.
To their contributions are added the words of leading figures in politics and conflict resolution.
Jim Mather, Minister for Enterprise, Energy, and Tourism, who gave an inspiring address at our dinner says in his introduction to the book:
“Mediation offers society and business a different way of doing things, which reflects values of co-operation and collaboration, rather than winning and losing, and which sustains long-term positive and productive interaction amongst people in families, communities and businesses.”
William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes, sets out a challenge:
“The challenge now for Scotland as a country is to use its place in the world to increase our understanding of what mediators and other Third Siders can do.”
Ken Cloke reflects on the role of mediators in the aftermath of environmental disasters like the Gulf Oil spill:
“Core has....recognised its larger responsibility, broadened its reach, and as a result, contributed significantly to improving the acceptability and understanding of conflict resolution both in Scotland and in the global community of conflict resolvers”.
Click here to read a recent review of the book, published in The Journal Online, and here to read what Brendan Donoghy in Mediation Digest had to say.
Our book can be ordered here - price £19.50 (plus £2.50 p&p if sent by post).
We will be donating proceeds from the book to the Edinburgh-based charity, Cherish Watoto Kenya, established to provide support for Cheryl's Children's Home for orphaned children in Nairobi, Kenya.
For further information contact Laura Rutherford at laura.rutherford@core-solutions.com or 0131 226 6564.