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Mediation as a Business Accelerator
This article discusses how mediation can help business, an inspiring example from The Middle East.
Employment Litigation: 3 Instances Where A Company Should Explore Mediation
Accordingly, a blanket “no settlement” policy may not be in the best interests of the company’s bottom line. There are three instances where companies should put aside their instinct to litigate and explore mediation.
Task Force Recommends ODR Platforms to the ADR Institute of Canada
The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) has an Online Dispute Task Force (ODRTF). The Task Force formed a sub-committee on Platforms. After evaluating 12 systems, the sub-committee recommends three platforms: CREKODR, Caseload Manager, and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC).
Culture and Religion, Evaluating Mediation Approaches: A Case Study
This document will analyze a conflict scenario with respect to the conflict’s candidacy (suitability) for mediation.
Caseload Manager Helps Ombuds Offices Meet Best Practice Standards
Ombuds offices have elevated and unique needs for managing personal and case information and for meeting International Ombudsman Association (IOA) best practice standards.
Innovation in the Way Mediators and in Particular Family Mediators are Trained in England and Wales
The purpose of this paper is to consider how it is possible to improve the current mediation training in England and Wales.
They Said It Couldn’t Be Done – Mediation Training Online
They said it couldn’t be done. I said it couldn’t be done. Six months ago, this would have been unthinkable.
What Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Can Teach Us About the Neutrality of the Mediator
Pitt and Jolie's divorce has taken a long time, filed for in 2016, although divorced in 2019 their agreement regarding child custody and financial assets is still ongoing.
Pretrial Risk Assessment
Can reformers and chief justices find common ground?
Listening is the Key to Problem Solving
Most people when pressed will admit that they are not listening effectively.
Family Mediation vs Family Litigation
Many people assume that the only way to resolve a family law matter is to retain counsel and commence a Court action. This is a wrong assumption.
The Role of Restorative Practices in Effectively Addressing Gender Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Numerous federal and state laws prohibit gender discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state antidiscrimination statutes, an employer must not impose adverse employment actions or otherwise discriminate against individuals based on gender.
No Mo Fo Mo
All you need to know is – there is No Mo Fo Mo. Everything prior to 2019 B.C. (Before Corona) was a rehearsal; we are now living in the real digital age.
Zoom Fatigue Uncovers Mediators' Secret Weapon
As more mediators practice via Zoom and experience Zoom fatigue, they are discovering something about themselves.
Racial Justice Conflict: How “Historical” Racial Symbols Shape Perception, Practices, and Policy
As the world continues to grapple with racial injustice and unrest as masses of people from all ethnicities protest in the streets, this article examines the subliminal influence of historical racial symbols and practices namely, statues and monuments, slave plantation sites and tours, market houses where slaves were sold, and street names that bear the scars of slavery.
10 Dispute Mediation Techniques for Managers- Evidence from the Cleaning Industry
No two human beings are alike; therefore, it's not surprising that people often disagree, and these disagreements can lead to conflicts.
Online Mediation Worth the Screen Time
COVID-19 caused a surge in commercial and interpersonal conflict. At the same time, courts are closed, halting society’s traditional route of dispute resolution.
‘Emotional Agility’ as a Workplace Mediator
A psychologically safe space must be offered and maintained if a participant is going to be invited to and chooses to explore any underlying drivers to their thoughts and behaviours which may have contributed to the formation or perpetuation of conflict with another.
Survey results: What Do Wisconsin Judges Think About Mediating Cases?
A survey of judges provides some insight on the mediation landscape in Wisconsin.
Mediation, Neutrality, Political Conflicts, and the 2020 Elections
In the US, and in different ways in countries around the world, we are now facing five, and perhaps six significant crises, each with its own distinct set of conflicts.
Bearing Witness in Mediation
Recently I’ve been pondering a certain aspect of my experience with mediating divorces. It’s about something that often comes up in my encounters with my mediation clients.
Thoughts on Addressing Racial Injustice
This work juxtaposes an announcement by AAA-ICDR with articles that promote dialogue to address racial: 1) Are We Ever Neutral? Should We Be? 2) Staying with Conflict - Election Edition: A Conflict Practitioner’s Lens on the US Election 3) What's the Right Thing to do When You are Really Angry About What's Happening in America?
Conflict During COVID--Combined Voices from all Seven Continents
This article combines voices from all 7 continents as they discuss how COVID has affected the conflict resolution field around them.
Mediating Online: Family Mediation Course
Mediate.com is proud to make the first day of our 10 day Online Family Mediation course available for free! The overall 20-hour training is available both "live" September 14-25 and is also available as a recorded course on an ongoing basis. Enjoy!
Conflict Resolution in the Time of COVID-19--Voices from Seven Continents of the World: South America
This article discusses the "Community Spread" of Mediation in a Post COVID-19 World.
The Importance of the Relationship: Using Checklists to Improve Discussions
This article looks at The Importance of the Relationship; What are the expectations; and what should be discussed?
How Understanding Neuroscience Improves Mediation
This Primer in Neuroscience, Emotions and how they impact decision-making, along with understanding the myth of rationality, can help mediators navigate difficult moments in mediation and steer parties towards a productive path.
Apologies and Alternative Dispute Resolution Utility in Medical Malpractice
Apologies for medical errors and poor medical outcomes are typically omitted from the practice of medicine in the classic tort malpractice approach to managing communication to the detriment of injured patients.
Creating a Code of Disclosure for Mediators
This article argues for the creation of a code of disclosure for mediators, domestically and internationally. Creating a set of categories that constitute an adequate disclosure of process and approach would help parties understand mediation and would be less daunting than trying to create a universal code of conduct or global set of mediation standards.
Mobilizing Mediatively
Recently, Mediate.com serialised a jigsaw of 23 pieces by 40 authors in 16 countries, in the form of both articles and author interviews, all part of the over-arching theme Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation’s Golden Age. This articles summarizes those 23 pieces.
Comparing Mediation Websites
According to brand new 8/16/2020 data from Alexa.com, Mediate.com is most visited and most linked mediation website, by far!