New Online Dispute Resolution Social Network Group at Ning.com– EngagingConflicts.com
Are you kissing frogs or princes(ses) in your online social networks? I’m in the process of getting to use, getting used to, Facebook and LinkedIn — you’ve probably heard about them. But please also consider the new dispute resolution group at Ning.com!
Ning.com lets you create your own social network for any purpose — and it’s not free form open (chaotic?) in the sense of Facebook, “a social utility that connects you with the people around you.” It’s also not focused on “powering your career” as at LinkedIn, “a professional network.” Frankly, its purpose is whatever we choose to make it, and it’s likely to offer both support (without undue gossip or interruption) and professional development (without the hard “recommend me” push). And it’s also free and easy.
As Colin Rule describes it at OnlineDisputeResolution.ning.com, this new, online social network group:
We live in an age of high conflict. Online dispute resolution is a field which encourages the use of technology for purposes of resolving conflicts, both traditional conflicts and those that emerge from online activities.
As John DeBruyn, whose Cyberweek programs I’ve posted about here and here and here (among other posts):
For networking between Cyberweeks the online dispute resolution movers and shakers are looking at a social network at Ning.com. Check out:
Hope to see you there!
Looking forward to more collaboration,
Warmly,
Gini
