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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

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

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

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

More dialogue, less interrupting   "All significant things that happen in an organisation are underpinned by, and reliant on, communication or dialogue." says Mark Lovatt from the TCM Group. He encourages us to listen just

Training Peer Mediators   "If we get into an argument we know how to solve it without it turning into a big problem." says one of the Peer Mediators trained to resolve conflicts in her

Mediation - The art of plate spinning   "I don't need a mediator to tell me how to negotiate!" mediator Paul Grimwood remembers a solicitor saying to him during a session. But what is a

Sharing Mediator Experiences   For his series Mediator Experience Vikram Singh interviews Brasilian mediator Gabriela Assmar who is a Weinstein JAMS International Fellow. They discuss the global mediation landscape, Disney movie 'Soul' and the research

5 stages of grief in mediation   Gary Webber gives insight into why mediations sometimes go on for a full day before an agreement is reached. He explains: "Those experienced in mediation know that the

Early intervention in conflict   The cost of conflict to UK employers is £28.5 billion – or £1,000 for each employee. Are grievances the right way forward? Mediator Camilla Palmer explains that early intervention in

Myth-Busting Mediation   "What do you know about mediation?" asks mediator Emma Jenkings from Mosaic Mediation. In this article she answers questions about what mediation is, what it can do and how it can help

Civil Justice Council calls for improved procedure for claims under £500    The Civil Justice Council has published its final report of 2021 on the resolution of small claims. It recommends mandatory mediation for claims

Making Mediation Sexy?   "Mediation has been called the 'hard problem' of the culture war." meaning peaceful resolution is not as interesting as conflict and battles in court. In this interview Diane Musho Hamilton and

Response to the MoJ's Call for Evidence   In August the Ministry of Justice released a Call for Evidence with the aim of collecting knowledge on (Alternative) Dispute Resolution from all interested parties. The MoJ

Upcoming CMC Conference   The annual CMC conference will take place on the afternoons of 10 & 11 November as an online event accessible to all. It is the first co-conference with the College of Mediators and has the

How to deal with toxic workplaces   Have you ever found yourself in a hostile work environment? Personalities in any workplace will occasionally clash, says experienced business psychologist and mediator Clive Lewis. But how do

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

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 

How can managers cater for different communication styles and respond to employee needs in a virtual working environment? Find out in our live conversation on how teams are adapting to changing needs in the workplace.

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,

  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

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

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

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic “It is likely that increased, and more creative, use of mediation will be one of the differences.” says David Owen QC. The experienced mediator and arbitrator takes a

“Mediation is an extremely versatile settlement tool that can be used in a variety of different settings.” says Chris Robinson who specialises on intellectual property disputes. His practical advice applies to any case in civil

“When families are at war the opposite side becomes the devil incarnate. But the beauty of mediation is that the process can be transformative. Sometimes shattered relationships can be rebuilt.” Mediator Alistair Pye at IPOS

“Mediate before you litigate!” demands Tom Thomas OBE, the Deputy Chair of the Civil Mediation Council, in this interesting article. While many peoples the first urge might be to take their dispute to court, this