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7 Points on the War and Dialogue from Ukrainian Mediators and Dialogue Facilitators
This document was developed by Ukrainian mediators and dialogue facilitators to convey their voice and professional opinion to major actors in the international sphere of conflict transformation.
Mediate.com Announces Launch of New Online Dispute Resolution Platform: ODR.com
This new platform combines the functionality of CaseloadManager.com and CREKODR.com, creating the most powerful ODR system in the world!
Empathy In Toxic Partisan Pandemic-Based Conflicts: How Organizational Strategy Can Help Us Do Better
This article examines what the COVID impact has been on our culture--what can we learn from this to prevent conflict going forward?
The War in Ukraine: Lessons for Mediators
Every defeat in every war is a tragedy, not merely for the nations, factions, and citizens of countries who have died or been conquered, but for each and all of us everywhere – and not just abstractly, but as very real, very personal losses.
History of Decision Making and Application to Dispute Resolution
Decision-making is an integral part of conflict resolution. Any decisions taken at any level during the resolution process must consider all the conflicting needs of the individuals who are in conflict.
Paths Forward for Online Mediation: Final Report of Online Mediation Training Task Force - Introduction
Now that online mediation, and online mediation training, have so substantially impacted (if not taken over) the mediation field, Mediate.com again here offers our Online Mediation Task Force's Final Report and Recommendations.
The Complete Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation's Golden Age
This seminal compilation of "Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation's Golden Age" is now available for FREE! This is a work by 40 authors from around the world brought together for Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary Conference.
A Lesson Learned!
Last week, I conducted a lemon law mediation which highlighted a very valuable lesson. People need to be heard, acknowledged, and told that what they are saying has merit.
Inside the Mediation Room with Michael and Karen Aurit - Guest Bill Eddy
This is the second episode of Michael and Karen Aurit's video podcast "Inside The Mediation Room," devoted to hearing stories and insights from some of the world's most experienced mediators and dispute resolvers. In this episode their guest is Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., who developed the high conflict personality theory to explain the driving forces behind people who present the most challenging behaviors.
Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club - Bernard Mayer & Jacqueline Font-Guzman, interviewed by Michelle LeBaron
Recording of the tenth episode of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club: Bernard S. Mayer and Jacqueline Font-Guzman talking about their book "The Neutrality Trap: Disrupting and Connecting for Social Change," hosted by Michelle LeBaron.
Saving Myself by Saving Others
Today is the 35th day of the war in our country, the 35th day of opposition to Russian aggression and the struggle for our freedom and independence. We are fighting for our Ukraine, we want to live in our own country.
Will Smith: For the Love of Your Spouse
What do you say when you feel someone disrespects your spouse?
Organizational or Interpersonal Conflict?
Leadership may need to become more attentive to the undercurrents of what’s going on and address them before the situation explodes.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Ombuds
One of the fastest growing areas of dispute resolution is Ombuds. Ombuds offices are being steadily established at every level of government, in academia, by non-profits, and throughout our traditional and sharing economies. This growth has been supported by new Ombuds data and security standards and by the development of new online platforms built specifically for the operation of Ombuds offices.
One Way or Another
Having been in the conflict management field for a long time – as a mediator and conflict management coach – I have seen and heard repeatedly the positional stances people take when in conflict.
The Ultimate Hardball Tactic!
Russia has engaged in the ultimate hardball tactic: it invaded Ukraine.
Which is Better: To Be Strong or Smart?
Political and opinion leaders should focus on whether our policies are smart, not whether we create the (possibly misleading) image of strength.
Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution Interview Series: David Hoffman
From the Mediate.com interview series -- a conversation with David Hoffman about his chapter in the book :"Evolution of a Field: Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution."
Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club - Yvette Durazo, interviewed by Mike Rozinsky
Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club - Yvette Durazo, interviewed by Mike Rozinsky.
Collective Aquifer Governance: Dispute Prevention for Groundwater and Aquifers through Unitization - Book Review
This is a book review of Todd Jarvis's recent book about mediation in natural resources.
Mediation As A New Path To Curtail Bullying
Bias-based bullying happens when children ‘otherize’ one another by making someone feel they do not belong because they are considered ‘different’.
COVID Consequences: Slouching Toward Civil War
A COVID Screed on What it Means and What We Can Do.
Dan Rainey on the Universal Disclosure Protocol for Mediation
Dan Rainey speaking about the launch of the Universal Disclosure Protocol for Mediation (UDPM).
Confronting Stigma Around Mental Illness in Mediation
This article discusses the impact of stereotyping mental illnesses.
Better Reflecting Mediation to the World
While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are still not well-understood by general society. Might a more effective way of "reaching the masses" be to take advantage of "MEDIATION ART," be that in our physical and virtual offices, on our websites, and, perhaps in time, at bus stops and on highway billboards?