Future of mediation

Developing the Field, Dispute Resolution, Future of mediation, Growth of the Field (Challenges, New Sectors, etc.), International Mediation, peace negotiations, Promoting Mediation, Reflective practise

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The hills above Edinburgh, Scotland, were bursting with the splendor of bright yellow flowers when mediators from across the globe assembled for the spring conference of the International Academy of Mediators. I had been asked by the conference organizers to lead a discussion, with the goal of inspiring some of the world’s most successful commercial…

Appointment of Mediators, Co-mediation, Commercial Mediation, cross-border mediation, Future of mediation, International commercial mediation, International Mediation, Uncategorized

(Brick Court Chambers / Clifton Chambers)/ /Leave a comment

Having looked at The Rise of Co Mediation in Mega Mediations last month and the challenges such cases pose for mediators, let’s get a little closer to the inner workings of these mediations, especially at the intake stage. So many moving parts – the people, the paper, the posturing –  like a long haul plane sitting…

Commercial Mediation, Conflict, Dispute Resolution, Future of mediation, Growth of the Field (Challenges, New Sectors, etc.), Promoting Mediation

(MCiArb, Mediator and Co-founder of YMI)/ /4 Comments
Young Mediators Initiative (YMI)

I am as much a mediator as I am a member of the global exhibition industry. Knowing both professions intimately, I strongly believe that mediation should be a fundamental tool used to address and solve conflicts within the exhibition industry. In the exhibition industry, healthy co-operation is key to future success and business relationships are…

ADR, Developing the Field, Dispute Resolution, Future of mediation, mediation as a career, Partnering, Promoting Mediation, Reflective practise, Scotland

(Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London)/ /1 Comment

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Pablo Picasso. Last month I travelled to Edinburgh for the International Academy of Mediators conference, chaired and hosted by John Sturrock. The theme of the conference was “Looking outward – mediation: a new enlightenment?” Not only was…

ADR, Developing the Field, Dispute Resolution, Europe, Future of mediation, Legislation, Mandatory mediation, Mediation Act, Regulation

(Meidanis Seremetakis & Associates)/ /Leave a comment

It cannot be suggested that mediation in Greece has been a success, yet. It cannot be said that it has been a failure either. The fact of the matter is that few cases have been to mediation to date in this country, hence in practice it is an unfamiliar process for citizens and companies. However,…

Future of mediation, Mediation Users/Clients, Promoting Mediation, Training, Young Mediators

(Bond & Bond Mediation / University of Wildau )/ /2 Comments

Mediation and ADR classes are becoming more established at universities around the world. Sometimes these are compulsory, sometimes elective, and they are mainly taking place at law schools. They also sometimes have some connection to the mediation competitions that are held (see Rosemary Howell’s latest blog). They are usually very popular among students. As I…

ADR, Clients, Commercial Mediation, Conflict, Developing the Field, Dispute Resolution, Future of mediation, ICC Mediation Competition, Mediation Practice

(University of New South Wales)/ /1 Comment

Life as a ‘pracademic’ is a wonderful experience. I have the pleasure of teaching intensive programs in ADR at postgraduate and undergraduate level and in between I work in my own practice as a mediator, facilitator and coach. A great life! My teaching life includes the privilege of training my university’s team for the ICC…

Commercial Mediation, Developing the Field, Future of mediation, Mediation Practice

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John Sturrock’s May 1st  thought-provoking blog post on mediator “fairness” styled itself a “provocation” and invited comment and response. Here’s mine. John, thank you for your thought-provoking blog post. My perspective is that of a Canadian commercial mediator with nearly 30 years experience and about 4,000 cases mediated, virtually all involving represented individual claimants and represented…

Appointment of Mediators, Co-mediation, Future of mediation

(Brick Court Chambers / Clifton Chambers)/ /3 Comments

With the rise of the mega case – often funded class actions – a unique challenge for mediation is emerging. It is just as Danny McFadden says in his recent post on China’s modern day silk road initiative Big Projects, Big Disputes – Bring in the Mediators; “mediation is a proven dispute resolution tool for…

Appointment of Mediators, Caucus, Commercial Mediation, Deal Mediation, Economics, Ethics, Future of mediation, Growth of the Field (Challenges, New Sectors, etc.), Improvisation, Joint Sessions, lawyers in mediation, Legal Practice, Mediation Practice, Philosophy, Practical Challenges for Mediators, Promoting Mediation, Public Policy, Quality, Reflective practise

(Weiler ADR Inc.)/ /9 Comments

Troubling trends observed as an Ontario commercial mediator compel me to once again take up my chiclet-keyed sabre. That the following are indeed trends in commercial mediation in Ontario is unsupported by any reliable data – because no one keeps track. No one records. It’s all anecdotal. Still, I’m now closing in on 30 years…