In one sense this theme may force a revision of our thinking about professionalism. If, as I believe, conflict resolution skills are fundamental to all areas of living, perhaps we need to focus on training the public rather than developing spe- cialist in dispute resolution technology. Finally, the importance of a range of dispute resolution techniques has become increasingly apparent in the public international sphere. Doing so requires constant vigilance on our part to avoid the presumption of cultural correctness, but fear of that should not prevent effective and careful intervention where needed. The one day workshop is funded by the US Department of Justice.
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Guide to Better Decisions is a major contribution to the literature on decision making processes, offering in popular form a summary of the best approaches to making wise decisions where answers are not obvious. He also demonstrates, without recommending it, that a similar effect to the one sought could be obtained far more easily and without revising basic contract doctrine by the application of principles of consumer protection. He suggests that a shift of roles is permissible only if the mediation approach used is facilita- tive. There are many more articles and books worthy of attention, but these should whet the appetite. All rights reserved.