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Conflict Systems
Conflict Systems ArticlesPersonal Histories in Conflict Resolution Interview Series: Ian MacduffProfessor Ian Macduff's interview as part of the Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution interview series offered by Mediate.com. Mixed Mode Dispute Resolution Papers Featured at Fordham ConferenceThis panel had many highlights, including FOI Tom Stipanowich, who coined the term mixed-mode and who now refers to it as “lane-changing.” Fundamental Attribution Error as a Contribution in Motor Vehicle AccidentsIn our time pressured society in North America, most people feel that they are on a treadmill running as quickly as they can to keep up with the demands placed on them. Moving from Elder Frustration to Family Redemption: Book ReviewProvide insight about the developmental phase of elders, for the purpose of closing the communication gap and improving outcomes. Mediators can play a unique role by translating insights about elders’ developmental stage into actionable outcomes for everyone. Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club - Dispute Systems Design with Janet Martinez and Lisa AmslerRecording of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club with Prof. Janet Martinez and Prof. Lisa Amsler talking about their book (written with Stephanie Smith) Dispute Systems Design, hosted by Howard Gadlin. Double Hatting In Dispute ResolutionThe term ‘double hatting’ does denote the wearing of two hats by a person signifying that the same person who is appointed as mediator is also agreed to perform the role of an arbitrator in case mediation process fails to help settle the dispute in succession. How Can We Evolve From Our Unresolved Conflicts?I see many examples of people struggling to get beyond everyday gridlock. Still, in Hawaii, we seem stuck in a stewpot of persistent, unresolved, larger political, economic and cultural conflicts. Tips to Navigate Conflict in the World of Social MediaAn ADR Expert’s View on Finding the Right Approach. Book Review of Evolution of a Field: Personal Histories in Conflict ResolutionThis book review of Evolution of a Field: Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution, co-edited by Howard Gadlin and Nancy A. Welsh, presents an overview, with snippets of personal and autobiographical material, of this penetrating collection that comprises the “personal stories” of 23 leading practitioners and scholars in the field of conflict resolution. Domestic Violence and Family MediationDomestic violence is a prevalent problem in Canada. Unfortunately, family violence is a genuine reality for many families. Forum Video: Final Report of Mediate.com Task Force on Online MediationThis is a 90 minute video from the September 24, 2021 Forum sharing the Final Report of Mediate.com Task Force on Online Mediation. This video features Woody Mosten, Colin Rule, Clare Fowler, Jim Melamed, Tara Ollapally, Bruce Edwards, Donna Silverberg, Susan Guthrie, Angelia Tolbert, Michael Aurit, Tricia Jones, Michael Lang and John Sturrock. Mediation Development in IndiaIndia has been facing a pendency issue in our court system which has been growing progressively acute. At present, we have over 40 million cases pending before our courts – 4 million more compared to Feb 2020. As part of the reforms to the justice system to better manage the backlog there has been a concerted push to ADR processes. The Five DivorcesLonnie and Chris got married right out of college.¹ They had a lot of ups and downs, and over time, they grew apart. After 20 years, they decided to divorce. Mediation in RussiaWhile a population that distrusts organized government and veers towards private handlings of delicate matters might seem perfectly primed to welcome mediation into its dispute resolution culture, Russian intelligencia first brought mediation to the forefront of legislative consideration in the 21st century, with legislation authorizing the use of mediation in Russia only being passed in 2011. Effective Online Mediation Training For Public Policy And Large Group MediatorsAt the request of Mediate.com, a small group of US-based public policy and large group mediators/mediation trainers met online during the winter/spring of 2021 to consider best practices and ideas to enhance online training and practice. This report summarizes our ideas and recommendations for ourselves, our colleagues and Mediate.com. ADR is Not a Household TermThis Article confirms what many dispute resolution professionals have long feared – that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, such as mediation and arbitration, are still not well understood by the general public. Definition of TransparentA successful leader will be able to strategically provide information to staff to help them fill in the blanks about changes occurring in the business world. Live or virtual? Is the Future Here to Stay? Born of necessity. Driven by ease.Many have come to appreciate, even love, the ease, convenience, flexibility, time and cost savings associated with meetings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations and conferences conducted via video conferencing technologies such as Zoom, Teams and others. Stress, Depression, and Heart Attacks: What Poor Management Does to Employee HealthWe know a toxic culture in the workplace is bad for morale, engagement, and performance. New research evidence suggests the human costs can be far more serious. Battling Burnout: Mental Health and Self-Care in MediationIndividuals sinking in personal or professional problems may turn to a mediator; Businesses troubled with contractual and commercial disputes may appoint a mediator; Nation-states imploding in racial or communal tension may call on a mediator – and after all this giving, who does the Mediator call on in times of need? Reconciling Allegedly Alternative Mediation Models by Using DIY ModelsI was puzzled to get an email from a mediator thanking me for my recent post, which advocated using a unified conceptual framework of unbundled mediation interventions. Co-Parenting Online Course – How to Not Put Your Kids in the Middle of Your DivorceThe ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) ACE’s study, is one of the largest studies about traumatic events in the lives of children ages 0-17. This study identifies three types of risk factors for trauma in children: abuse, neglect and household dysfunction. Race and Caste, Gender and Patriarchy, Wealth and Class: Mediating the Systems, Structures, and Sources of PrejudiceAs a society, we have not resolved many enduring disputes, or convinced each other, or even discussed them intelligently, but ended up instead screaming at one another, clashing violently, and being prepared to manipulate, and even jettison the entire democratic process if it doesn’t back the candidates and policies we support. Proposal for Standard Explanation in MediationSince writing my recent short article, Courts Should Make Mediations Good Samaritans Not Frankensteins, I have been thinking about how to maximize the substantial benefits of court-connected mediation while minimizing the risks of coercion. Mediators Like Online Mediation And Other Verifiable FactsThis post provides an overview of some findings from an empirical study on online mediation. Nearly 500 mediators from around the world answered questions about advantages, obstacles, best practices, and settlement rates. The post provides an overview and analysis of English-language responses.
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