Comments on: Value-based fees in ADR: new CafeMediate podcast

By: Tammy Lenski

Tammy Lenski — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:11:22 +0000

I’m so glad you’re able to make the next chat, Jeff. Happy holidays!

By: Jeff Thompson

Jeff Thompson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:06:25 +0000

Tammy,

Good stuff, I hope to be part of a future episode!

-Jeff

By: Tammy Lenski

Tammy Lenski — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:16:17 +0000

Great! Thanks for the feedback, Ben. Really helpful to double-check our own thinking.

By: Ben Ziegler

Ben Ziegler — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:25:54 +0000

Tammy, glad to hear about the session planned for January. Re: my comment about diversity – no, I don’t think you should represent backgrounds other than your own. However, having others participate in the dialogue (as you mention for future talks), who themselves are of different background, might add positively to the mix. Cheers, Ben.

By: Tammy Lenski

Tammy Lenski — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:08:55 +0000

Hey there Ben! Glad to hear you sampled the podcast and found it interesting enough you’ll tune in next time — we have another one on the books for January and hope to do about one a month.

Can you say more to me about diversity in the dialogue? Do you mean that those of us on the call should try to represent diverse backgrounds? I come from academe originally with a doctorate in higher ed and leadership, Amanda and Diane from legal backgrounds. We’ve had a couple of other folks who’ve said they’ll participate (will announce who they are when they’re able to join in). I also expect we’ll invite occasional others who bring some specific experience on a topic we’re discussing.

By: Ben Ziegler

Ben Ziegler — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:27:29 +0000

Hi Tammy. Good discussion. I hope you’ll do another café. I’ll listen! My ears perked up when someone mentioned how mediators tend to be conflict-avoiders themselves (I know I am), and how this makes implementing different approaches – e.g., values-based billing, a challenge. Makes me think you’re in the right business (e.g., teaching mediators how to market themselves). And one thought for a future podcast on the same topic… knowing that mediators come from many backgrounds (arts, legal, academia, construction, hi tech, …), does building a consensus on business practice (values-based billing) require representing that diversity in the dialogue?

By: Tammy Lenski

Tammy Lenski — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:23:28 +0000

I count myself lucky indeed to have the chance to chew things over with you and Amanda, Diane. Thanks for all the smart things you added to the conversation.

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:08:06 +0000

Tammy, I can’t begin to thank you for inviting me to participate. What a wonderfully stimulating discussion – makes me wish I could spend every day in the company of such wise and experienced practitioners. What a privilege to get to spend some time in the company of you and Amanda. I’m glad that social media have made us even closer neighbors than we already are. Can’t wait until the next time!