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New Interview with David J. Smith - The Future of Mediation
This is an interview by Mediate.com with David J. Smith about career opportunities for those who want to break into the dispute resolution field.
It’s Not Just About the Money and Other Food for Thought for Mediators
A number of recent mediations have reaffirmed some essentials which I share here in the hope that they might be helpful to others.
What’s Fair Is Fair… Or Is It?
“I only want what is equitable. That is my operating principle.”
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Joshua Weiss shares his TED talk on The Wired Negotiator
Dr. Joshua Weiss shares his TED talk on The Wired Negotiator.
The 5 Pillars of Conversational Intelligence
Preventing conflict is better than a cure!
Mediator Hostility is Effective?!
What follows is confusing and disorienting . . . and a little disturbing.
5 Tips for Coping With Divorce And Child Custody With a High-Conflict Ex
‘Child Custody’ is becoming an outdated concept.
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!
What Does Good Mediation Look Like?
A consumer’s eye-view of good mediation.
Lead Without Bullying
We’re reading a lot these days about leaders who bully.
Silence is Golden!
A pause at the right moment can be a very powerful tool.
New Interview with Bruce Edwards - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
This is a new interview of Bruce Edwards by Mediate.com Managing Editor Clare Fowler as part of Mediate.com's interview series: "The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society." Bruce discusses growth in the field of mediation generally and the growth of mediation in India specifically.
Self-Blame in Conflict
It happens for many of us that we take on the whole responsibility of our interpersonal conflicts – to our detriment.
What Challenging Workplace Behavior Are You Dealing with in the New Year?
For the past year, Conflict Connections and MH Mediate have been developing a set of resources to help people address the ten toughest behaviors at work – everything from gossip to bullying, harassment, and hostile work environments.
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.
The Fault Lines of the Contemporary Political Divide - Part 3
This article by Milan Slama and Ken Rasmussen is the second part to discuss the current political divide.
Core Negotiation Skills: Tools for Resolving Complex Political Disputes and Other Seemingly Intractable Disputes
The attempted negotiation concerning the government shutdown and border security is viewed by many as a tragedy of historic proportion, serving up examples of hubris, ignorance of established negotiation practices, and brinksmanship.
Will More Harassment Training Ever Work?
A new study has claimed 44% of UK business directors haven’t had any training on workplace harassment.
Green Book’s Insights Into a Deeper Diversity
Abraham Lincoln had a simple approach to achieving diversity: “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.”
The Hypothetical or Trial Balloon Tactic
When on a recent cruise, I had a real lesson in negotiating!
Companies Need You!
Workplace mediation disputes are increasing and changing. To be prepared for this growing field, mediators should look at what skills they will need.
The Fault Lines of the Contemporary Political Divide - Part 2
This article by Ken Rasmussen and Milan Slama is the second part to discuss the current political divide.