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APFM, NAFCM, MBB & ACR Sponsor National Mediation Policy Act!
The APFM, NAFCM, MBB & ACR have joined Mediate.com's groundbreaking efforts to set America on a better path by sponsoring the "National Mediation Policy Act" (NMPA). The Act declares a national policy favoring voluntary mediation over disputes being litigated, remaining unresolved or resulting in violence.
The Psychology of Conflict and the Art of Compassion
This article is designed to shift how we manage people in emotionally intense situations.
The Decision to Divorce: A Mediator’s Role
While mediation is well-known as a successful and affordable method for couples to negotiate and settle a divorce or separation, mediation can also be an effective process for helping a couple make the decision to divorce.
Effectively Managing Communications With Employees Generally--And In Workplace Investigations
Imagine this: As you are conducting an internal investigation of an employee complaint, you get the distinct impression that your conversation with the employee is not going well.
What Is Divorce Mediation and Why Might it Be Good for You?
Divorce and custody mediation creates a safe, cooperative setting for participants to discuss emotional and substantive issues and engage in collaborative problem-solving. Participants open lines of communication, gain clarity and a better understanding of their own and each other's interests.
8 Things To Consider When Communicating With Your Ex
Divorce taints the line of communication between couples, as the multitude of emotions circulating between them makes it toughto remain civil.
Cognitive Bias' in the Workplace
A change manager candidly discusses her experience in a company.
The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution by Michael D. Lang--Book Review
This is a book review of "The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution" by Michael Lang. By exposing the reader to various models, methods, examples, and by exploring the enriching benefits of reflective practice, Lang’s guide will help any practitioner further their development and effectiveness.
Enlisting the Involvement of Organizational Ombuds to Resolve Workplace Conflicts at Public Schools in Hong Kong
This article advocates the establishment of organizational ombuds by the Education and Development Bureau in Hong Kong to complement its current system to resolve workplace conflicts at public schools.
New Interview with Douglas Yarn: The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
This is a new interview with Doug Yarn, a leading academic in the fields of racial injustice and dispute resolution, by Robert Benjamin as part of Mediate's "The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society" video series.
Interview with John Lande: The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
This is an interview with John Lande, a leading academic in the fields of law and mediation, by Robert Benjamin as part of Mediate's "The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society" video series.
Interview with John Ford: The Future of HR and Workplace Mediation
This is an interview by Dr. Clare Fowler, current Mediate.com Managing Editor, with John Ford, the first Mediate.com Managing Editor and a well-known HR and workplace mediation specialist.
The Linctus of Choosing a Mediator - Part 2
Mediation is now the toast of the day in America, Canada, Australia, the UK and many parts of the European Union. The developing economies of the world are now exploring this medium of dispute resolution.
The Role of Mediation in Investor-State Disputes
Mediation should become more prominent than arbitration in the approach to investor-State disputes.
Mediation in India
When mediating in India, adhering to the ‘four pillars’ is key.
Brexit, Achmea and the Resolution of Intra-EU Disputes
Dispute resolution across Europe is going through a period of significant turmoil.
The Family Mediation Process – Step by Step Guide
Family mediation is becoming increasingly popular for families in the UK to help resolve conflict and reach agreements surrounding children or finances or in some circumstances, both.
Preparing for Mediation: Six Need-to-Knows for UK clients
Christopher Reeves explains the process, the potential benefits – and how construction companies should prepare for a mediation.
5 Key Questions to Ask About Family Mediation
For separating couples looking for an alternative to court proceedings, mediation can be hugely helpful in finding resolutions to the most contentious issues.
Name Your Anger
Disagreements often start when someone doesn’t want to discuss something or take a necessary action, and someone else accuses that person of avoiding.
Interview with David J. Smith - The Future of Mediation - Starting a Career
This is an interview by Mediate.com Managing Editor, Dr. Clare Fowler, with David J. Smith, author of Peace Jobs: A Student’s Guide to Starting a Career Working for Peace, on career opportunities for those wanting to break into the dispute resolution field.
New Zealand Family Justice Puts Children First
The people of New Zealand can be confident that children and families are at the front of the minds of an independent panel on family justice based on the panel's first report released last month.
Should Therapists Mediate? -- A Look at UK therapists
Mediators come from a number of professional backgrounds, but lawyers and therapists are seemingly the most highly represented within their ranks.
Preparing Clients for Mediation: a quick communications course before the first meeting
In that couple-week wait from scheduling to the first meeting, could be a ripe and highly motivated time for Mediation clients to tune up on skillful communications.
Conflict Resolution is a Change Process, But What is Changing?: The Neural Reality of Conflict Experience
A conflict resolution process is a change process.
Mediation in Ayodhya Dispute: Possibilities for Collaborative Resolution
This article discusses the importance of Judicial Mandate for Ayodhya Mediation.
Dr. Joshua Weiss shares his TED talk on The Wired Negotiator
Dr. Joshua Weiss shares his TED talk on The Wired Negotiator.
Mediator Hostility is Effective?!
What follows is confusing and disorienting . . . and a little disturbing.
The 5 Pillars of Conversational Intelligence
Preventing conflict is better than a cure!
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.
New Comparative Data on Mediator Directory Websites
According to brand new 3/31/2019 data from Alexa.com, Mediate.com is most visited and most linked mediator directory website, by far!