Category: Transformative

You’ve probably seen those signs in subways, buses, airports and other public places that asks the public to report anything...

This article first appeared at the end of 2024 at CBI.org. When people are in conflict over high-profile public issues, it...

With profound sadness, the global community of mediation scholars, legal practitioners, students, and friends mourns the passing of Professor Robert...

“The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall...

I came to mediation with curiosity. I stayed because of conviction.  What began as an interest in alternative dispute resolution...

It is widely accepted in mainstream mediation literature that neutrality is a foundational value. The mediator is expected to be an impartial facilitator, standing...

In a world where conflicts abound, courtrooms are overwhelmed, and alternative resolutions are increasingly embraced, mediation offers more than just...

Abstract This article outlines a new professional framework for mediation that moves beyond traditional ethics to prioritize Participant Empowerment and...

A Practical Explanation for Lawyers and Their Clients  If you’ve ever had a client freeze, lash out, or abruptly walk away from...

In family mediation—whether navigating custody, dependency, or guardianship—we often hide behind the phrase “Best Interests of the Child.” While it...

In this episode, Colin chats with Sateesh Nori, a lawyer, law professor, and author on the leading edge of AI...

John Paul Lederach discusses his reflections of decades of countless past dialogue experiences where what happened before, between and after...

This is a 90 minute video from the September 24, 2021 Forum sharing the Final Report of Mediate.com Task Force...

Albie Muldavin Davis, a pioneering figure in community mediation, conflict resolution and gender equity, died peacefully on April 26 at...

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

Inside Conflict Transformation with MBBI's Prabha Sankaranarayan Host Laura May speaks with Prabha Sankaranarayan, president and CEO of Mediators Beyond...

In today's dynamic and interconnected workplaces across the Indian subcontinent, conflicts are inevitable. Whether arising from cultural differences, communication barriers,...

A Small Tribute to my cousin Thomas ("Tom") Fee. After a year plus battle with cancer he died peacefully on...

Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash I’d like to comment on the organic relationship between the Myers Briggs Type Indicator®...

Reflective Practice: In Their Voices Video Conversation Project Cheryl advocates for materials and courses that provide lessons in conflict management...

Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...

In the latest episode of the Conflict Tipping podcast from Mediate.com, meet Dr Louise Ridden, a specialist in nonviolence and...

What is the Rashomon Effect? And how can it help with Conflict? In my twenties, I got hooked on old...

The rise of remote work has brought employees and employers an unprecedented level of flexibility, but also many new challenges....

Conflict analysis is often taught to be an outward-looking process.  In a mediation, the mediator attempts to objectively analyze a...

A bit tongue in cheek, I sometimes describe mediation as a kind of ‘free theatre’ where the mediator has a...

In this episode, Laura engages in a riveting conversation with Anne Ikiara, the Executive Director of the nonprofit Digital Action....

(This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal News on May 30 and June 27, 2023.) "The paradox...

In this insightful talk, Brad Heckman discusses mindfulness in conflict mediation. Using poignant humor and his own hand-drawn illustrations, Heckman...

In this episode, Laura speaks with David Liddle, founder and CEO of the TCM Group, about his career as a...