Category: Community

I have no idea what I will do when I go to mediate a matter. After 30 years of practice...

The world continues to change rapidly, and most of us race to keep pace with technological advances. While some would...

Walking up to a friend’s home hit by a recent tornado, the place seems barely recognizable. The steps that lead...

Here is a slide show showing how the Mediate.com site has looked over the years. Our original site needed to...

The Agreement to Conflict Within relationships we care about, professional or personal, those we hope will keep-up their stride for...

Business partnerships are often stronger than sole proprietorships because two or more partners can bring diverse strengths to the table...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency which enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, will release Tuesday two reports on...

“The only thing blame does it to keep the focus off you when you are looking for external reasons to...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

Past, Present and (likely) Future Mandatory civil and commercial mediation came in force in Italy in 2011. This article looks...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

Our shame stories can fuel conflict. Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, know that I...

Top 10 Questions About Child Support One of the most talked-about issues in separation is the issue of child support....

Community Mediation Centres (CMC) play an important role as they provide a platform for practical and efficient resolution of community...

Narcissus, the Greek god who fell so deeply in love with himself that his self-adoration ultimately led to his demise,...

In Ontario, most separating parents are able to resolve disagreements over decision-making responsibility (formerly known as custody) and parenting time...

By Bob Wright This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal News on May 3, 2022. Allowing parties...

Many organizations seem to have a strong avoiding culture, which can best be investigated with a specific change in TKI instructions. Instead...

I’ve recently been helping some parents think through how and when to talk to their children about their divorce.  Here...

The American Bar Association published a story warning us all to be careful about settling by email. It recited the...

It’s somewhat counterintuitive to think and say we actually laugh at our interpersonal disputes! But, in my work as a...

In various blogs throughout the years, I have discussed the unreliability of eyewitness testimony and of misidentification. However, an article...

By GARY FOWLER, ESQ. JAMS Mediator and Arbitrator Tightening labor markets and high demand for key employees increase pressure on...

Invisible rules can lead to conflict. Are you unconsciously expecting other people to automatically follow your invisible rules? If so, you may...

At a February 12, 2002, news briefing, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld explained the limitations of intelligence reports: “There are...

When conflict breaks out between an employee and their employer, few things can be as stressful. Because this particular brand...

Values are a set of beliefs we hold onto and fall back on whenever we speak or act. They are...

“Know your worth. You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer being served.” Tene Edwards...

Survival Tips for Cohabitating During Divorce When a couple is faced with separation, one of the most challenging decisions is...

I do a lot of interviewing, whether that’s at the beginning of a coaching relationship or during the interview process of...