Author: Paula Rathjen

Resources for Peer Mediation Training Peer Mediation is conflict resolution for young people by young people, typically in an educational setting. Peer Mediators are trained in the process and skills needed to mediate between two parties neutrally. They work in hundreds of primary and secondary

Bringing Stakeholders to the Table with Mediation BY SAM TEDCASTLE How is the Scottish Government responding to the climate and biodiversity crises? Abdul Rahim from the Centre for Good Relations highlights the Scottish Upland Deer Sector's innovative approach, using mediation techniques to address potential conflicts.

Mediation Techniques in Management BY CMP RESOLUTIONS What makes a great manager? This article by CMP Resolutions explores the concept of "Conversational Integrity" by Henry Mintzberg. Authentic conversations and human connections are pivotal for cultivating engagement and creating a positive workplace ethos. Mediation is a

Why Connecting Women Mediators Works BY WOMEN MEDIATORS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH Recently, CEDR entered a partnership with the WMC, Women Mediators across the Commonwealth, a diverse network of female mediators. The WMC was launched in 2018 and aims to increase the participation of women mediators

The Myth of Mediator Neutrality BY PROF BARNEY JORDAAN What if mediator neutrality isn't as clear-cut as it seems? This in-depth article by mediator and lawyer Professor Barney Jordaan questions the conventional wisdom, inviting us to consider if mediator neutrality might be more complex than