Author: Paula Rathjen

Should the UK Sign the Singapore Convention?   BY CEDR - THE BETTER CONFLICTS AUDIO EXPERIENCE Listen to this episode of CEDR's podcast The Better Conflicts Audio Experience to learn more about why the UK should or shouldn't sign the Singapore Convention. The Convention is

From BBC News Presenter to Trainee Mediator   BY JOANNA GOSLING "With an almost 30-year career in journalism behind me, I take an absurd pleasure in seeing the word 'trainee' alongside my name on the attendance list." writes seasoned BBC news presenter Joanna Gosling. She

Dispute Resolution in Property Conflicts   BY PROPERTYMARK "Making ‘alternative’ dispute resolution mandatory has real potential for a positive culture shift in relationships between agents and landlords" says Propertymark. The membership organisation for property agents advocates for dispute resolution and has responded to the MoJ

Why Lawyers Don’t Use Mediation   BY DAVID HOSSACK AND LAURA MCKENNA Authors David Hossack and Laura McKenna are on a quest to encourage the use of mediation among lawyers. Why are some lawyers averse to mediation? What factors might discourage them from recommending mediation

The CMC welcomes new Chair and Deputy Chair to the organisation This Year the CMC welcomes both a new Chair and a new Deputy Chair into their roles. The new faces will bring exciting change to the organisation. Retirement of Chair & Appointment of New

How to Navigate the Role of ‘Accidental Mediator’   BY ROBYN MARSH Conflict at work occurs all the time, whether it is big decisions or trivial matters. What can you do when you find yourself on the side-lines of a conflict amongst colleagues? Robyn Marsh

The 'Me' in Mental Health at Work   BY BECCI MARTIN "Who is responsible for your mental wellbeing at work?" asks mental health expert Becci Martin. While employers and managers have a duty to create a healthy work environment, everyone needs to look after themselves

How Assertiveness can Prevent Arguments   BY EMMA JENKINGS Are you assertive in conversations? Mediator Emma Jenkings from Mosaic Mediation examines how assertiveness often gets a negative reputation but can actually prevent arguments. What skills do you think a good communicator needs? There is a

Belfast To Host International Mediation Conference   BY THE LAW SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND On 19 - 20 May Belfast is hosting the Commonwealth Mediation Conference. The event will include keynotes on mandatory mediation, issues of confidentiality, international mediation, unlocking impasse and other mediation skills.

Boardroom Conflicts – The Importance of Communication   BY DAVID A ADAMS IPOS Mediator David A. Evans knows this situation only too well: "two directors sitting in adjoining offices who won’t speak and who only communicate through colour-coded emails in BLOCK CAPITALS." When mediating disputes