The National Mediation Awards 2020 awards ceremony was a great success and the CMC is thrilled to congratulate all the winners. The digital event was hosted by compère Mr. David Leckie who did a fantastic job at leading the audience through the presentation of the
Could robots replace humans in mediation? “AI and algorithms are increasingly being used in alternative dispute resolution – but can a robot really replace the flesh and blood of a trained mediator?” asks Jane Player in this insightful article. As a mediator she reflects
We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2020 National Mediation Awards. Watch our videos to find out who has been shortlisted in each category! Young Mediator, Family Mediator, SEND Mediator and Mediation Newcomer Community Mediator, Diversity and Inclusion Award, Mediation Innovation Award
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Do Black Lives Matter to Mediators? “Racially discriminatory behavior may be reduced more effectively when racial issues are made salient rather than ignored or obscured.” (1) This week I’ve been thinking about white privilege. Ok, my white privilege. Like much of the planet
“Life after COVID-19 will be tricky for those businesses that survive.” says mediator Jane Player at IPOS Mediation about the business landscape after the coronavirus pandemic. Mediation can be an effective tool helping all parties involved to find productive solutions to conflicts that inevitably arise
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Especially in businesses and organisations where people have different values and opinions while working together in stressful situations. “But how can you handle conflict better?” asks Martha Clarke, experienced mediator and the Civil Mediation Council’s communications officer. In
Taking a dispute to court can often destroy the relationships between participants and sometimes even their financial situation. A mediation allows the parties to quickly come to a settlement on their own terms to the benefits of everyone. This win/win scenario will save relationships,
With a surge in disputes across different professions and areas of society due to the Covid-19 crisis, UK courts are overrun with cases. Mediation can be an effective tool to resolve cases more quickly and cost-effectively than litigation. It also preserves relationships due to its
A 2018 study by CEDR shows that the commercial mediation profession saved businesses around £3 billion a year in wasted management time, damaged relationships, lost productivity and legal fees. Instead of taking a dispute to court ready for a fight, mediation helps everyone involved to