I was very fortunate to be given the opportunity to read a final draft of this book before it’s officially published. I have been a huge fan of Michael’s work since reading his and Alison Taylor’s book The Making of a Mediator over 20 years ago. This book was a turning point in my approach to mediation practice and how to teach it, and it inspired my lifelong interest in reflective practice. Subsequently, when Michael published The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution, I was delighted to have another excellent resource for myself and my students.
The second edition of the book includes new content and a wealth of ideas from Michael’s ongoing work in The Reflective Practice Institute, and from his many years facilitating reflective practice groups. It also includes the voices of many participants in those groups, and a number of Michael’s colleagues who continue to develop the practice of reflection in the field. The book also contains many useful appendices, including guides for reflection and reflective practice groups, and sample questions.
Michael continues to provide evidence for his argument that reflective practice is the key to developing excellence as a conflict resolution professional. This book is truly essential reading for everyone in the conflict resolution field. You can pre-order now: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538188941/The-Guide-to-Reflective-Practice-in-Conflict-Resolution-Second-Edition
