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Articles About Mediation
Category: About Mediation
Mediate.com Book Club Video – Mental Health and ConflictsMay 21, 2026On May 20, 2026, the “Great Reads” Book Club focused on the Dan Berstein's book Mental Health and Conflicts: A... By Dan Berstein
When Mediators Don’t Walk Our Talk: The Gap Between Knowing Better and Doing BetterMay 19, 2026The setup Succession was never just a TV show about which Roy child would inherit the corner office. It was... By Sam Imperati
American Arbitration Association® Launches AI Agreement to Mediate Builder to Simplify and Customize Agreements to MediateMay 19, 2026NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association (AAA®), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), today announced the... By Jim Melamed
From Volunteer to Voice: How Leadership and Influence Are Really Built with Elizabeth HillMay 18, 2026Most people think leadership happens because someone notices you. But real influence is built when people learn they can trust... By Susan Guthrie
Another Niche for Mediators: Mastering the Franchise Mediation LandscapeMay 18, 2026If you are feeling the squeeze of the 80/20 rule in the general commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) market, the... By Ed Timken
I Knew Colin Rule Was Impressive. But I Didn’t Know the Half of It.May 18, 2026I have known Colin Rule for more than twenty years. During that time, I knew that he had done a... By John Lande
The Power of Specialization: Carving Out a Substantive Niche in Modern MediationMay 11, 2026For decades, the standard path for a mediator was to become a successful generalist. You hung a shingle, marketed your... By Ed Timken
Dynamics of the Mediation Opening Phase: Kicking Things Off in a Positive DirectionMay 6, 2026The opening phase of a mediation session represents one of the most critical, psychologically complex, and strategically demanding junctures in... By Ed Timken
Mediate’s Statewide Banners Expand the Geography of Your Online Mediation Practice!May 3, 2026For your best mediation advertising coverage, get a Mediate.com Statewide Banner! When a visitor comes to Mediate.com, we are able... By Clare Fowler, Colin Rule, Jim Melamed
A Brave New World – Integrating AI into Family MediationMay 3, 2026The following slide presentation will be utilized by Jim Melamed for his session "A Brave New World - Integrating AI... By Jim Melamed
Three Questions That Can Transform Conflict ConversationsApril 30, 2026Conflict engagement often requires disciplined inquiry into how people defend and sustain their competing realities. In facilitation, mediation, and negotiation,... By John Potter
Framework and Feasibility of Cross-Border Mediation in India Under the Singapore ConventionApril 29, 2026Abstract: International commercial conflicts have grown at an enormous rate alongside the globalization of trade and investment, and it has... By Abhilasha Mazumder
Business Development Without Feeling Salesy on the Practice Playbook PodcastApril 28, 2026You can be exceptional at what you do, the best lawyer, mediator, consultant, or coach in the room, but if... By Susan Guthrie
Combatting Overconfidence Bias in MediationApril 22, 2026Overconfidence bias is one of the most common—and dangerous—psychological hurdles you will face in mediation. Overconfidence bias is a cognitive... By Ed Timken
Med-Arb: Benefits, Risks and SafeguardsApril 21, 2026Introduction Med-Arb combines mediation and arbitration into a single, seamless alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process that blends collaboration and flexibility... By Laura Athens
Bridging the Gap: Why Family Justice Cannot Stay As It IsApril 21, 2026In March 2026, Bridging the Gap brought together professionals from across the UK, the United States and Australia, people who... By Katy Harris
The Global Mediator: Why geography is no longer a barrier to practiceApril 20, 2026For much of its modern development, mediation has been shaped by jurisdiction. Training pathways, accreditation frameworks, and professional bodies have... By Stuart Hanson
The Evolution of Mediation: 30 Years of Mediate.comApril 15, 2026Summary: In this video and set of articles, founders Jim Melamed and John Helie reflect on the thirty-year evolution of Mediate.com and its role in shaping... By Jim Melamed, John Helie
A Meeting in the Margins – The Early Days of ConflictNet and Mediate.comApril 13, 2026I first met Jim Melamed at the North American Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution in Montreal in March 1988. It was... By John Helie
The Mediator’s Toolkit: Why Normalizing, Mutualizing, and Summarizing are the Bedrocks of Family ResolutionApril 13, 2026In the high-stakes arena of family mediation, we aren't just managing schedules or dividing assets; we are navigating the wreckage... By Ed Timken
Navigating the Labyrinth of Impasse: Psychological, Procedural and Substantive Strategies in Modern MediationApril 8, 2026The phenomenon of impasse in mediation represents more than a mere cessation of dialogue; it is a critical juncture where... By Ed Timken
Caucus: A Blessing and a Curse in MediationApril 6, 2026Caucus is often treated as the backbone of modern mediation. It is the go-to move when things stall, emotions rise,... By Jason Hisey
Mediation as an Interactive Decision-Making ProcessApril 6, 2026Benevolence in the UHT Recovery Path Subject: Benefits Restoration Operation (Hersteloperatie Toeslagen) / Mediation in the public sector 1. Introduction In... By Ton Westerduin
Guided Mediation: A Method for Structuring Consensus in Modern Conflict EngagementMarch 31, 2026In contemporary conflict, ranging from organizational disputes to community tensions and multi-stakeholder policy disagreements, constituents and stakeholders often disagree not... By John Potter
Online Dispute Resolution, AI, and Access to Family Law JusticeMarch 30, 2026We have expressed concern with Access to Justice in Family Law for years; since the turn of the century. ... By Jim Williams
ABA Formal Opinion 518: Redefining Ethical Boundaries in MediationMarch 30, 2026Neutrality Is Not a Style — It Is a Structural Obligation When lawyers step into mediation as neutrals, they often... By Harshitha Ram
Summary of the Argentina Children in Mediation ReportMarch 27, 2026Summary of the Argentina Children in Mediation Report on “Exploration and Analysis of the Outcomes of Child and Adolescent Participation... By Lisa Parkinson, Maria Paola Felibert
Two Realities at Once: A Mediator’s Reflection from DubaiMarch 27, 2026Recently, life in Dubai has taken on a strange and somewhat disorienting rhythm. Most of the day looks very much... By Julie Cobalt
The Strategic Imperative: Vetting and Interviewing Your Mediator for Complex LitigationMarch 19, 2026In high-stakes commercial litigation, every variable is intensely scrutinized—except, often, the one person with the power to facilitate a multi-million-dollar... By Ed Timken
Review of David Hoffman’s Book “The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation: A Handbook for Mediators, Lawyers, and Other Conflict Resolvers”March 17, 2026David Hoffman is a very highly regarded US mediator and an equally authoritative Harvard academic, whose writing about mediation and... By John SturrockFeatured Members |
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