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How Can American Democracy Survive its Latest Conflict?
The world is watching one of the most divisive periods in American history.
In Memorium: Dr. Jerome Thomas Barrett 1932-2020
Dr. Jerome Thomas Barrett, a lifelong learner, amateur boxer, sailor, mediator, world traveler, marathon runner, author, civic activist and archivist with an enduring zest for life, an endless supply of stories and an infectious smile, died Nov. 5 of complications from lymphoma. He was 87.
Build the Toolbox
Mediate.com is launching a project with mediator-designed resources called Build the Toolbox.
Need for Clear Language Initiative to un-Babel Our Models
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. We use rotten language to describe our ideas and theories.
Should a Mediator Make a Political Perspective Public?
Globally, as waves of nationalism and existentialism begin to unsettle democratic institutions, as ideologies driven by hatred conspire to digitally divide millions, as 8 billion people are instigated to talk more and listen less – dialogue remains relevant and mediators are valued more than ever.
Mediate.com Announces Task Force Executive Committee and Advisory Board to Support Online Mediation Training
Jim Melamed, Board Chair of Mediate.com, has announced the establishment of a blue-ribbon Online Mediation Training Task Force, to be headed by Forrest R. (Woody) Mosten, to make recommendations on best practices and possibilities for both generally training mediators online and training mediators to perform online mediation. The Task Force Executive Committee and Advisory Board have now been named.
Building Leadership in Companies Through Transformational Mediation
A workplace that provides meaning and a sense of self-worth to its employees and equips them with skills to handle positively the challenges that exist when there are differences and disagreements, nurtures a leader fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization.
Mediation 20/20 Conference - Day 3 Video
Mediation 20/20 Complete Day 3 Video: (1) Envisioning Mediation for a New Generation - Where Should We Go? Technology and New Generational Expectations; and (2) Moving Forward - How Do We Get There?
Mediators Green Pledge
Promoting the Mediators Green Pledge is now the purpose of a new WoMACC site. It seems to be one way to commit to our future. I invite you to sign up to the Green Pledge and to promote it to those you know and work with.
Mediation: A Peacemaking and Peacekeeping Tool in International Relations
International mediation has become one of the most significant methods of managing cross-border conflicts. In this article, the authors have traced the emergence of mediation in international relations over the years.
Video: Mediate.com: The First 25 Years
This video, developed by new Mediate.com CEO, Colin Rule, recounts the founding of Mediate.com, now more than 25 years ago by John Helie and Jim Melamed.
ODR in India: Opportunity, Challenges, and the Obvious
This article will provide a brief overview of the current status of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India by examining the opportunity and challenges the ODR brings and faces receptively in India.
Fragility, Policing, and the Neurophysiology of Fear and Escalation
I invite those of us who are doing work in Black Lives Matter to consider the neuroscience effect of these conversations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using Assertive Communication as a Way to Prevent Conflict in the Workplace
Practicing effective communication is one of the most impactful ways to prevent conflict in the workplace.
NAFCM Vulnerable Visions
The National Association for Community Mediation discusses the importance of having a vulnerable vision, and standing up for it.
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 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.
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.
I am no good at making masks, so how can I pitch in during the pandemic?
Is there something more I could do, as part of the human community that might make a difference?