Entries by Kevin Brown

The World Mediation Summit is on the road again in 2020, This year we travel the virtual road due to Covid-19.

August 30, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

The World Mediation Summit (WMS) in 2020 is partnering with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Cell’s International Mediation tournament at the National Law Institute University in Bhopal India. E: adrc@nliu.ac.in | Fb: NLIU Mediation The Alternative Dispute Resolution Cell (ADRC) has always aimed to climb bigger hills and conquer newer heights. Their legacy dates back 12 years, and with 8 successful […]

Tel Aviv-WMS summit- November 2018

February 11, 2019 /0 Comments/in /by

FROM PAIN TO PEACE kiosko – febrero 10, 2019 by Emilio Navas Between the 7th and the 9th of November the World Mediation Summit of Madrid, through Mediation International —sponsor of the meeting— had the honor to participate in the meeting on Innovation in conflict resolution and mediation held at the University of Tel-Aviv. It is not […]

What are the characteristics of a mentally strong person?

January 14, 2018 /0 Comments/in /by

What are the characteristics of a mentally strong person? Gianni Cara, Founder of SmartLab & VP of Growth at Fubles Updated Aug 31, 2016 · Featured on HuffPost and Inc 1. Mentally strong people take action. As Yoda says “Do or do not”. Hell is full of good intentions. They don’t just say something for […]

New Years Resolutions

January 3, 2018 /0 Comments/in /by

CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS FOR 2018! Posted on December 26, 2017 by Cinnie Noble Oh my goodness, another year has passed and I would like to wish you all the very best for 2018. May it be a peaceful, loving and joyful one for you and yours! Here are some conflict resolutions for 2018. I have repeated […]

Character Traits Of Working Dogs And Conflict Mediators: ‘Systematic Intuition’ And Tenacity

October 16, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Character Traits Of Working Dogs And Conflict Mediators: ‘Systematic Intuition’ And Tenacity by Robert Benjamin Conflict mediators are a strange breed. The best ones, not unlike police or firefighters, are drawn to manage difficult situations and heated controversies that most other people would just as soon avoid. It’s not entirely natural—running into a burning building […]

Fireworks at Work? How to Handle Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

May 3, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Fireworks at Work? How to Handle Conflict Resolution in the Workplace by Margaret Jacoby Conflict is bound to happen in a workplace. And why shouldn’t it? Conflict occurs everyday in countless ways throughout all areas of our lives. It’s natural. Unfortunately, things can get even more heated when you put professionals in situations in which […]

Transformative Teaching and Training – and Mediation

May 1, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Transformative Teaching and Training – and Mediation Greg Bond (Bond & Bond Mediation / University of Wildau )/April 24, 2017 I have given a little thought as to whether my work as a mediator fits into one of the well-known “styles.” I do not see myself as an evaluative or directive mediator, but I do […]

Embracing conflict in workplace

April 25, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Embracing conflict in workplace Masum Billah Conflict means disagreement that is rampant in our familial, social, professional and citizen life. Conflict exists in any situation where facts, desires or fears pull or push colleagues against each other or in divergent directions. Every workplace is plagued with manipulative people who use emotion to create conflict in […]

De-escalate anger with this straightforward invitation

April 19, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

De-escalate anger with this straightforward invitation When someone is emotionally swamped by anger, it can be helpful to redirect them temporarily away from their feelings and engage their cognitive capacities. The following invitation helps de-escalate anger particularly well and deserves a permanent home in your conflict resolution toolbox. Anger is a signal, not a defect. […]

Should Mediation Be Free?

April 18, 2017 /0 Comments/in , , , , , , , , /by

Should Mediation Be Free?  by Sabine Walsh April 2017 Kluwer Mediation Blog It’s a no brainer, right? Of course mediation should be free, then many more people would use it, it would solve the problem of court waiting lists and huge legal aid bills right? Shouldn’t it? Or should it. What does free really mean? […]