Category: Communication

Abraham Lincoln is the most familiar and most written-about figure in U.S. history, and is generally ranked as our greatest...

If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there. (Lewis Carroll) This paraphrasing of Alice in Wonderland’s conversation between...

Everyone is familiar with that old adage: “a picture is worth 1000 words.”  According to the App Perplexity: The phrase...

In depth interviews with leading thinkers focused on how Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) tools and techniques can help courts and...

This post addresses the opening phase of the mediation process. The mediation begins with opening presentations, otherwise known as "opening...

This post addresses the opening phase of the mediation process. The mediation begins with opening presentations, otherwise known as "opening...

In this episode of the Conflict Tipping podcast, Laura May speaks with political neuroscientist and psychologist Dr Leor Zmigrod, author of incredible...

Success is a powerful lure. And mediators are not immune to it’s tug. We are keen to be useful. We...

Mediation Mind Shifts are the critical, incremental shifts in thinking that must occur to move people embroiled in conflict from...

Susan Guthrie welcomes Professor John Lande for an eye-opening conversation that blends innovation, insight, and the evolving role of AI...

Deliver Excellent Client Service Provide Two Complementary Services: Attorneys counsel clients and also represent them in communicating with the mediators...

Saposnek and Berstein's 2025 article examines the pervasive use and potential misuse of psychodiagnostic labels in family court. The authors explore how...

1  |  A “Part-Time” Dream, a Full-Time Shock When my husband accepted a teaching post in Dubai, we clung to a comforting...

In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Emeritus Professor from the University of Missouri School of Law John Lande about his experience creating...

Introduction Mediation training developed in the 1970s and 1980s assumed a world very different from today’s hyper-connected digital environment. Back...

Also see "Mediation Past, Present & Future – Our Evolution from Physical to Digital Mediation" by Jim Melamed and "Reflections...

Also See: "Mediation Past, Present & Future – Our Evolution from Physical to Digital Mediation" with Jim Melamed and "The...

Mediation is much more than a structured process for resolving disputes—it is an emotional journey, as Jharna Jagtiani insightfully points...

The concept of agency has long been considered a cornerstone of mediation. The idea that parties in conflict have the...

In the midst of today's global political climate, it's becoming clear where we are headed and what our world is...

Have you ever walked into a room and felt calm or energized instantly? This paper proposes that this is our...

Kimberly Best RN, MA First, I have to say that I am not writing this from a political standpoint. I'm...

We have received word that Marshall Peter, a long-time much heralded special education and mediation advocate, has passed away.  Here...

The Inclusive Model of Mediation (IMM) creates an impactfulexperience by centering on participants' feelings and values. This articleshares key insights,...

You asked—no, you demanded—and we delivered! Back by overwhelming popular demand is the one, the only… LinkedIn Legend, Donna Serdula. Donna joins Susan...

In addition to promoting a great APFM 2025 Conference and Plenary session, the text that follows is an example of...

The modern world is increasingly complex because of the interconnectedness of systems, rapid technological advancements, and the constant evolution of...

In Jimmy Carter’s book entitled “A Full Life” he describes the 13-day 1978 Camp David peace negotiations between Egypt and...

Summary Jim Melamed, co-founder of Mediate.com, reflects on the platform's 30-year journey, highlighting its role in the mediation industry's transition...

Mediation is not just a structured process for resolving disputes; it is also an emotional journey for the parties involved....