The Ombuds Blog: Ombuds Music

January 25, 2008

Ombuds Music

Mediators and bloggers, Diane Levin and Christopher Annunziata, have posted lists of songs for mediators. Some of these work for ombuds, too:

“We Can Work It Out” - John Lennon and Paul McCartney
“(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” - Elvis Costello
“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” - The Rolling Stones
“Come Together” - The Beatles
“Enjoy the Silence” - Depeche Mode
“Everything’s Not Lost” - Coldplay
“No One Said It Would Be Easy” - Sheryl Crow

(Mediation Channel; CKA Mediation and Arbitration Blog.)
Any one else with suggestions?

1 comment:

Anonymous1/31/2008 3:54 PM
Hey, Tom, thanks for playing along. I like what's on the ombuds playlist!

Cheers,
Diane
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