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Mediation Settlements: How Binding Are They? BY CHARLIE WOODS A recent court case in New South Wales, Australia, revolved around the validity of a settlement agreement, forged after an intensive day-long mediation. The parties had deliberately excluded their legal representatives from the mediation process, so

CMC Conference 2023 - Day 2: Review by Ben Harper Discover Ben Harper's insightful review of Day 2 at the CMC conference 2023, covering diverse topics from restorative schools to peace building in Sudan. Ben is the new National Peer Mediation Co-ordinator at Quakers in

CMC Conference 2023 - Day 1: Review by Giselle Green Mediator Giselle Green shares her experiences from the CMC conference 2023. "This was my first CMC annual conference," she says "and it certainly lived up to its billing of 'Insight and Innovation', touching on so

Musings of a Newly Qualified Mediator: Leap of Faith or a Fresh Approach? Is employing newly qualified mediators a leap of faith for law firms, wonders mediator Phillip Selby in this article. He examines the evolving legal landscape in the UK and emphasises the potential

Calm Connect 2023: A Voice, a Choice, a Chance for Change. We are delighted to share an insightful review of Calm Connect 2023, written by Calm Mediation's new CEO Ed Proctor. The outstanding event featured expert speakers from criminal justice, education, health and local government,

The Art of Handling Difficult Meetings: Essential Skills for Healthcare Professionals Working with Parents Many healthcare professionals can feel nervous or stressed at the prospect of difficult meetings with parents, families and carers. Difficult meetings can bring out the vulnerability in us all. Using simple

Resources for Peer Mediation Training Peer Mediation is conflict resolution for young people by young people, typically in an educational setting. Peer Mediators are trained in the process and skills needed to mediate between two parties neutrally. They work in hundreds of primary and secondary

Bringing Stakeholders to the Table with Mediation BY SAM TEDCASTLE How is the Scottish Government responding to the climate and biodiversity crises? Abdul Rahim from the Centre for Good Relations highlights the Scottish Upland Deer Sector's innovative approach, using mediation techniques to address potential conflicts.

Mediation Techniques in Management BY CMP RESOLUTIONS What makes a great manager? This article by CMP Resolutions explores the concept of "Conversational Integrity" by Henry Mintzberg. Authentic conversations and human connections are pivotal for cultivating engagement and creating a positive workplace ethos. Mediation is a

Why Connecting Women Mediators Works BY WOMEN MEDIATORS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH Recently, CEDR entered a partnership with the WMC, Women Mediators across the Commonwealth, a diverse network of female mediators. The WMC was launched in 2018 and aims to increase the participation of women mediators