Adaptive Mediation Journal
News and Info for those considering Mediation or working in the Mediation Space.
Useful Links: Common Ways to Resolve Disputes and Deadlocks in a 50/50 Business
From: The National Law Review - At some point in a business relationship, differences of opinion are likely to arise. In businesses where there are equal owners of the company, it is important to...
Useful Links: 10 things you didn’t know about mediation
From: East Anglian Daily Times - Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but the way we manage it can have very real consequences financially and on our physical and mental health. Nicola...
My mediation journey
It was a pleasure to be contacted recently by the College of Law for an interview about my mediation journey, to be used in their professional development guide for legal practitioners. The guide...
We can all improve our listening skills
Even as a trained mediator, I often forget to apply my listening skills. My friends and family would be the first to say I constantly interrupt them, so keen to provide input! It's not always...
Future Focus
Being future focused can really make a difference when parties are trying to find a way forward, out of conflict. Conflict is a part of life -within families, at work, in business and in our...
Finding Solutions
When looking for a way to solve a problem, it's essential to think outside ourselves - there is rarely one side to a story. To find a compromise position, it's important to honestly acknowledge...
Mediation preparation – what do we do leading up to your mediation?
A lot goes on behind the scenes. Once initial consultations (free) and intake sessions are completed, we ask all of our clients to supply us with a written outline of their issues and copies of...
Useful Links: Majority Of Small Business Disputes Resolved At Mediation Or Prior
From: Mirage News - The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the majority of small business disputes dealt with by her office are resolved at mediation or...
Accreditation @ Adaptive Mediation
If you're considering mediation, it's important to ensure that the mediator you choose to engage is nationally accredited. There are various guidelines mediators must meet in order to be...
Useful Links: Website Development Contracts, Part 5: Mediating Disputes
From: E-Commerce Times - Contract disputes do arise from time to time. Whether the issue is early termination, delay of deliverables, breach of performance, or the like, it is best to plan for...
Useful Links: Divorcing couples may find mediation faster, cheaper during pandemic: experts
From: Kitchener Today - As the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for couples seeking a divorce to appear before a court, some family lawyers in Ontario say there may be more incentive for people...
Finding a Win / Win Solution
Finding a solution to conflict can be hard work - sometimes it can feel like you take 2 steps forward and then 1 back. It's hard to stay positive during negotiations, especially when there is...
Useful Links: How To Increase Happiness and Productivity in the Workplace
From: Company Debt - A recent poll concluded that a mere 15% of global workers actually like their job. The vast majority positively dislike their workplaces, perceiving them as something to be...
One Of The Best Ways To Persuade Others Is With Your Ears
Listening properly is hard and even more difficult in heightened emotional situations. Add conflict to the mix and there's yet another layer of complexity. Mediators are trained to help you...
What Hat Would You Choose To Wear To Resolve Conflict?
Do you wear alot of different 'hats' in your life? I sure do. Lawyer, mediator, negotiator, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, cook, cleaner, nurse, listener, learner, teacher, driver and...
Useful Links: The Cost of Converting ‘I Do’ to ‘I Don’t’
From: Law.com - How many times in a legal consultation do we get the question, "How much is this going to cost me?" For attorneys who do not work on a contingency fee basis, the answer is ... in...
Family Mediation: Children
The best interests of the child/ren are the primary focus in family mediation & include: a meaningful relationship with both parents physical & psychological protection parental capacity...
Workplace Mediation In Bullying And Harassment Claims
It's quite unnerving that there has been such an increase in these complaints in recent years. This could be due, in part, to a rise in awareness of the importance to bring complaints, and of...
Useful Links: Two Magic Words That Defuse Any Argument, According to a Mediation Expert
From Yahoo Life!: You and your partner consider yourselves pretty good communicators, but let’s face it—occasionally you both lose your tempers and sometimes, you wish you could have a...
Useful Links: Can Mediation Solve Your Dispute?
From Dynamic Business: When a dispute arises, the knee jerk reaction is to take the matter to court, but the choice to pursue a trial can be a lengthy investment. Court proceedings are costly,...
Useful Links: Handling Co-Parenting Issues as Stay-At-Home Orders are Lifted
FROM: JURIST: Co-parenting will get trickier as stay-at-home orders are lifted. During stay at home orders, parents were dealing with uniform instructions about how to act. Co-parenting was still...