Mediate Podcast: Ombuds for Mediators

The Mediate.com Podcast, hosted by mediator Veronica Cravener, covers everything in the world of mediation: conflict resolution, best practices, ethics, technology, and business development. The latest episode offers, "An Introduction to the Ombuds Role for Mediators" with Chuck Doran, CO-OP. In the past year, Doran and his dispute resolution firm, MWI, have served as Ombuds for Iowa State University and CVS.

Here's the overview of the podcast:

As a mediator, are you curious about other fields that use conflict resolution skills? Are you looking for a field that combines a systemic approach with conflict resolution skills? In this episode, Chuck Doran--experienced mediator, ombuds and Executive Director of MWI--provides an introduction to the ombuds role. Questions answered in this episode include:

• What is an ombuds?
• What are the different types of ombuds?
• What is the difference between a mediator and an ombuds?
• How can one get into the ombuds field?

The episode is free to download. (Mediate.Podbean.com.)

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