Is Everyone at the Table?
Life Lessons in Problem Solving

Description

In this collection of lively real-life stories that are based on actual interventions, Ernest Tannis illustrates the importance of values, perseverance, trust, humour, and other principles in dealing with everyday disagreements and disputes.  Drawing on his extensive experience in interpersonal, institutional and international situations, he demonstrates how mediation principles can have practical benefits in daily interactions; even in tragic or violent circumstances.

Captivating personal anecdotes combined with down-to-earth life lessons make this an indispensable, hands-on guide to creative conflict resolution.  “Is Everyone at the Table?” is meant for everyone interested in understanding communication options for problem solving and decision making.

Ernest G. Tannis was called to the Bar as a Barrister, Solicitor, Mediator and Notary Public in 1976, and remained a member of the Law Society of Ontario for 47 years; after which he ceased his law practice and continues his focus on mediation, negotiation consulting, and developing courses for professionals.  Other courses include a program for the general public in relation to their Wills and Powers of Attorney. He also continues to write books.  Ernie helped establish dozens of not-for-profit organizations and charities, including REACH (assisting persons with disabilities), “The Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution”, and “Injustice in the Legal System”.  He also co-hosted 260 Weakley 1 hour CHIN (Canada) Radio interviews on alternative dispute resolution from 2004 to 2009.  These interviews were heard worldwide, and garnered two national awards.  After a joint launch of Ernie’s books, Dave Brown, former editor of the Ottawa Citizen, wrote a column entitled “A Lifetime Spent Fighting for Justice”.