Author: Paula Rathjen

How Lawyers Can Support Their Clients in Mediation   BY AARTA ALKARIMI Accredited mediator and lawyer Aarta Alkarimi explains how lawyers can help their clients prepare for a mediation and what counsel should and shouldn't be doing during mediation proceedings. She says that mediation often

The Compassionate Middle - Territory of the Mediator   BY JOHN STURROCK Argument, dialogue and compassion. How do these words relate to the mediation process? John Sturrock muses on their connection to the concept of the "compassionate middle, the territory of the mediator". Do you

Is Mediation Like Leading an Orchestra?   BY AMANDA BUCKLOW "Did you know that the conductor of an orchestra is always one and a half beats ahead of the musicians?" asks Amanda Bucklow from IPOS Mediation. She comes up with an interesting comparison: A mediator

Mediation Today Podcast   BY VESNA FLOWER CVJETICANIN On her podcast Mediation Today Australian mediator Vesna Flower Cvjeticanin welcomes a range of international guests from the mediation world. They speak about conflict, the power of listening and what sets mediation apart from other forms of

Setting Up as a Mediator - 20 Strategies For Success   BY CHERYL CUTRONA Setting up a practise as a mediator can be tough - understanding the business, finding clients and doing all of your own marketing. Cheryl Cutrona's 20 strategies for success are a

Is mediating like writing?   BY MARC REID Is writing a book like mediation? In his latest blog post Marc Reid shares his thoughts on this comparison. "With the book you get into your flow and as the end gets closer you feel more motivated.

Bullying Employment Tribunals Up by 44%   BY CMP RESOLUTIONS There’s been 44% leap in the number of employment tribunals that involve allegations of bullying which is a news high. In this article CMP Resolutions explains why this is more complicated than it might appear

Using Mediation Techniques to Help a Colleague in Conflict   BY ANNA SHIELDS, FORBES How to advise a colleague that is struggling with a conflict at work? "Although well-intentioned, misjudged support can make things worse, exacerbating conflict" warns Anna Shields from Forbes as she explains

How Mediation Can Help You Deal With Noisy Neighbours   BY COCO KHAN AND MIKE TALBOT, THE GUARDIAN During the pandemic, complaints about noisy neighbours soared. "In 2020 there were 16,000 disputes in mediation, including neighbour quarrels. Why do so many arguments end up there?"

CMC Response to MoJ Consultation The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) welcomes the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) consultation into compulsory mediation for small claims - up to £10,000. The CMC has been campaigning for automatic referral to mediation for over five years, and sees this consultation