Author: Paula Rathjen

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   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?   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

How can mediation help in health and social care disputes?   BY ARABELLA TRESILIAN The last two years have put a strain on everyone including our health and social care providers. The stress caused by the pandemic can lead to conflicts and disputes, says Arabella

Managing Relationship Risk on Projects   BY DR ANDRZEJ GROSSMAN "We are dangerously biased towards optimism in plans, projects and estimates" says Dr Andrzej Grossman from CEDR. He believes we often underestimating time, costs and risks involved in a project. To avoid conflict when obstacles

Huge costs in 17-inch boundary dispute   BY NEIL ROSE "Judge bemoans huge costs of 17-inch boundary dispute" headlines Legal Futures in their recent article. The judge said it was beyond his comprehension how the dispute racked up costs of over £200,000 for the parties.

Emotions - The under-expressed and the over-expressed   BY NICK ADLINGTON Nick Adlington from go dialogue examines the effect emotions can have on mediation. How can mediators facilitate expression during a session that is productive to the outcome? Have you experienced under-expressed and over-expressed emotions

A Plan to Resolve Domestic Construction Disputes & Compulsory ADR   BY ROBERT GOODLAD Disputes between homeowner employers and building contractors arising out of domestic building contracts are often highly emotionally charged and hard fought, and can frequently lead to both parties incurring costs that