Individuals with disabilities should have access to tools to settle all types of conflicts including discrimination issues. Mediation is a tool that is useful and practical for all members of society including this population.

Virtual mediation is becoming the norm and may stay with us long after the Covid-19 pandemic passes. Find out the tips for maximising your virtual mediation experience.

Disputes are often multilayered, and it takes a skilled mediator to peel them back and understand what is at the core. A superior mediator has the skill to read between the lines and intuitively understand what the issues are that are not spoken about.

The gap between participation and outcome is one of the reasons why people are hesitant to engage. It’s not that resolution doesn’t happen, it’s the fact that parties can’t make it happen. Reaching agreement isn’t something that either party can control. 

Remote mediation has presented an opportunity to rethink the mediation process and brings a welcome change to typical daily patterns.

This sets up mediation as a stronger dispute resolution option for cross-border transactions.

Mediators can break up the increased focus required in videoconferencing by including more transitions, more audio-only calls, more walking around, more breaks, more enjoyable chatter, and more movement in-between calls.

Couples who are going through divorce should consider mediating issues such as custody and maintenance before going to court to file a writ of divorce.

The Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation’s Golden Age include: Leadership, Data, Education, Profession, Technology, Government and Usage.

Mediation is rising in reputation because it’s cost effective, dependable, classified, and flexible and efficiently allows parties to maintain direct control over outcome of the mediation.