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Shift your Mindset - How to Have Positive Conflict at Work BY ALEXANDRA EFTHYMIADES Workplace conflict is a normal and inevitable occurrence, but it doesn't have to be negative. According to Alexandra Efthymiades from Consensio, a positive mindset and collaborative response can transform conflicts into

Does Mediation Have a Diversity Problem? BY ASHLEY MCCANN, YOUNG MEDIATORS On the Young Mediators' blog, Ashley McCann takes a critical look at CEDR's Tenth Mediation Audit. While the audit reports positive growth and impressive success rates for mediation, it highlights the persistent lack of

Is Mediation in the Eye of the Beholder? How the United Kingdom and Greece 'Regulate' Mediation Gain insights into the dynamics of cross-cultural mediation and its role in resolving disputes across different jurisdictions. In this insightful article Dr Georgina Tsagas [CMC Associate Mediator 2023; Solicitor

Meet the Team: Martha Clarke This series introduces members of the CMC Team - get to know the Directors and staff to learn about their experience in mediation and plans for the organisation. Martha Clarke is the CMC's Communications Officer. She speaks about what drew

Mediation in the Construction Sector How do complex disputes in the construction sector profit from mediation? CEDR Mediator Amrik Kandola talks about how disputes were traditionally solved in the construction sector and why mediation is currently becoming more and more popular.

How Kids Handle Conflict How can kids find creative ways to handle conflict? Peer Mediation puts children in charge of solving conflicts among their peers. Watch this video to see mediator training in action when the students learn about the conflict escalator or how to

Solving Conflict Among Peers   Peer Mediators are children who help other students address challenging issues including name-calling, bullying and fights. This video shows a school that has been rated as ‘outstanding for behaviour and safety of pupils’ thanks to their fantastic Peer Mediation program.

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.

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

Are you avoiding conflict?   "Disagreeing is something most people avoid whenever possible." says Amy Gallo in her TED Talk. She shares how staying silent can be damaging, and how speaking up when you disagree can be productive. By outlining tools to navigate disagreements she