For the Singapore Convention to succeed, parties must be willing to engage in cross-border mediation. Mediation may be just the tool to deliver the successful outcome we all know is possible.
For the Singapore Convention to succeed, parties must be willing to engage in cross-border mediation. Mediation may be just the tool to deliver the successful outcome we all know is possible.
In mediation, the parties who acknowledge, understand and actively work to address their biases consistently have the best results.
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.