Author: Paula Rathjen

How to Give, Receive and Ask for Feedback   BY DR ANDRZEJ GROSSMAN Feedback plays a pivotal role in building high-performing teams and organisations. Dr Andrzej Grossman highlights the significance of feedback in driving innovation, managing behaviour, and fostering professional growth. By overcoming fears and

Family Mediation or Financial Penalties   BY GAVIN SCOTT, THE LAW SOCIETY GAZETTE In the effort of protecting children from the damaging impact of bitter courtroom battles, the Ministry of Justice has announced plans to make mediation mandatory in some family disputes. The move is

Embedding Mediation in the NHS Conflicts at work can be stressful, but in the healthcare industry, they can be even more complicated. That is why University College London Hospital's Mediation Coordinator, Jenny Owen, is making strides to embed mediation in the NHS. Her team provides

Mediation Insights with Rebecca Attree   BY REBECCA ATTREE "Mediation can reach parts of a settlement of the dispute that other dispute resolution methods cannot." says mediator Rebecca Attree in her short video about potential outcomes of mediation. The Ministry of Justice recognises this and

Dealing with the 74%   BY REBECCA CLARK According to a recent survey 74% of people feel so stressed they have been unable to cope, says Rebecca Clark, mediator at IPOS Mediation and Chair of the CMC, after attending a seminar on Mediation and Mental

Successful Second Meeting of the Community Mediation Working Group   REPORT BY VICTORIA HARRIS Get ready for updates from the recent Community Mediation Working Group meeting! Dr. Lesley Allport highlighted the importance of inclusive mediation standards, inviting participation in a sub working group on standards.

Singapore: Mandatory Mediation in Neighbourhood Disputes   BY NAVENE ELANGOVAN, CHANNEL NEWS ASIA Neighbours in Singapore with disputes over noise may soon face mandatory mediation and penalties for no-shows. The Ministry of Law aims to improve take-up of mediation among disputing neighbours at an early

Mediation Webinar with Henrietta Jackson-Stops   HENRIETTA JACKSON-STOPS & YOUNG MEDIATORS The Young Mediators are hosting an exclusive session with Henrietta Jackson-Stops, accomplished mediator and board member of the Civil Mediation Council, to discuss the future of mediation. Don't miss this opportunity on 24 May

Second Meeting of the Peer Mediation Working Group   REPORT BY VICTORIA HARRIS Exciting developments at the second meeting of the CMC Peer Mediation Working Group, with valuable insights from Yasmine Boudjatit, a year 12 peer mediator, and a presentation on fundraising by Michele Wheeler

How You Can Effectively Manage Conflicts at the Workplace   BY MITALI SHAH, COSMOPOLITAN INDIA Unresolved conflict at work is like a ticking time bomb that can negatively impact career growth and personal wellbeing. To effectively manage conflict, it's important to develop a plan of