Paula Rathjen, Author at Civil Mediation

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Getting Along With Your Neighbour? BY ALEX CANDLIN According to the Westmorland Gazette a recent survey revealed that 60% of UK adults have had a dispute with a neighbour that left them feeling negatively about them. Have you ever been in conflict with a

Breaking The Taboo About Grief

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Breaking The Taboo About Grief BY TRACEY TAYLOR-HUCKFIELD "As a society we still have a long way to go when it comes to feeling comfortable talking about and supporting each other through grief." says Tracey Taylor-Huckfield from Sue Ryder in this ACAS interview. She

The Better Conflicts Audio Experience

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The Better Conflicts Audio Experience Have you listened to CEDR's podcast The Better Conflicts Audio Experience? Listen to their series Ask a Negotiator with former hostage and crisis negotiator Philip Williams or join workplace mediators giving practical advice in the Workplace Mediation series.

Peacemaking and Mediation

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Peacemaking and Mediation BY SUSANNE SCHULER "When we look at the purpose of both peacemaking and mediation, we can see that they aim for similar outcomes" says intercultural mediator Susanne Schuler. She asks how can skills, learnt In commercial mediation and negotiation, be applied

Move over ADR – Negotiated Dispute Resolution Is Here

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Move over ADR – Negotiated Dispute Resolution is here BY REBECCA CLARK "Words have power" says CMC Deputy Chair and IPOS mediator Rebecca Clark. "Is it now time to lose the A?" she asks referring to a suggestion Sir Geoffrey Voss made regarding (Alternative)Dispute

How to Show You’re Taking Bullying Seriously

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How to Show You're Taking Bullying Seriously BY CMP RESOLUTIONS In recent years there has been new attention to the potential for bullying and toxic behaviour in the workplace. Yet according to studies it doesn’t appear to have made any substantial difference to employees.

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A Community of Resolvers – CIArb Address

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A Community of Resolvers - CIArb Address Newly appointed CIArb President Jane Gunn FCIArb sets out her vision for the year ahead and calls on mediators to work together to create a global community of resolvers. She offers her own thoughts but also invites

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The Situation in Ukraine – What Role for Mediation?

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The Situation in Ukraine - What Role for Mediation? BY JOHN STURROCK Prompted by the war in Ukraine Scottish mediator John Sturrock reflects on the role of mediation in crisis. He asks if there are situations where dialogue, even in the most threatening of

Tired School Warriors – Reframing Experiences

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Tired School Warriors - Reframing Experiences BY THE RESTORATIVE LAB A teacher taking part in a restorative leadership programme by The Restorative Lab described her current experience in school as being like a warrior. "Each day going into battle against Covid, colleagues, the kids

Should You Care if It’s Fair?

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Should You Care if It's Fair? BY GARY WEBBER Using the example of two brothers at a mediation Gary Webber examines our inherent sense of fairness. "It is a basic human need." he says. During settlements Gary often observes that both parties spend a

Author: Paula Rathjen

Getting Along With Your Neighbour?

Breaking The Taboo About Grief

The Better Conflicts Audio Experience

Peacemaking and Mediation

Move over ADR – Negotiated Dispute Resolution Is Here

How to Show You’re Taking Bullying Seriously

A Community of Resolvers – CIArb Address

The Situation in Ukraine – What Role for Mediation?

Tired School Warriors – Reframing Experiences

Should You Care if It’s Fair?

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