Author: Paula Rathjen

Ruling Out Peace Talks with Russia Could Be a Mistake   BY JOHN STURROCK Mediator John Sturrock reflects on a statement saying that one cannot negotiate a lasting peace with Putin. He says: "There are countless examples from history where negotiation has taken place with

CMC Response to MoJ Consultation The CMC has responded to the MoJ's consultation on increasing use of mediation in the civil justice system. Thank you to all members who helped the CMC shape its response by attending joining our online discussion session, completing our recent

Evaluation of Court of Protection Mediation Scheme Report Launch   BY DR JAIME LINDSEY A practitioner-led mediation scheme was conducted in the Court of Protection from 2019 to 2021. While mediation is used to resolve disputes in the Court of Protection, there has been little

Becoming a Mediator   BY CMP RESOLUTIONS CMP Resolutions explains why mediation training sometimes surprises the participants. They may be skilled in problem solving and leadership but being a mediator sometimes requires unlearning certain behaviours. For example: "Most of us, either by character or training,

Stuck in the Middle, an Interview with Mediator Anna Howard   BY DAVID HOSSACK & ANNA HOWARD David Hossack speaks with mediator and author Anna Howard about her new book on mediation. Anna sets out the result of her findings on why mediation is not

Mediation at the Grassroots: Kenya   BY NJOKI NYANJUI In Kenya, mediation is not a new concept. It was traditionally used to settle disputes, says mediator Njoki Nyanjui. With the number of cases filed at the courts rising, the government is actively promoting mediation as

Why the Increased Demand for Conflict Resolution Services?   BY ARABELLA TRESILIAN With disruption in our lives caused by the pandemic, new working patterns and increased cost of living, the demand for conflict resolution services is also on the rise. Alex Efthymiades suggests to seek

The Dynamic Relationship between Conflict Resolution and Mental Health   BY ARABELLA TRESILIAN Mediator Arabella Tresilian is an expert in mental health and neurodiversity. In this article she explains why mediators are well-placed to support clients experiencing poor mental health. This article is for you

Workplace Mediation Podcast: Confidentiality Considerations   BY CEDR WITH GILLIAN CAROE & NEIL GOODRUM Gillian Caroe and Neil Goodrum speak about confidentiality within the context of workplace mediation. How important is confidentiality? When is it breached? And should it ever be broken? Listen to this

Quality Conversations: How to Disagree Well   BY DAVID LIDDLE "Every day, we choose how we react, how we behave and how we speak to others." says David Liddle, Founder and CEO of The TCM Group. In this webinar he explains how to stop workplace