Diversity Articles
Facing the Conflict
The notion that we have the ability to change someone (such as their personality, their needs, their values, their core beliefs, their deeply held views) is unrealistic.
5th Key-Technology: Embrace and Integrate Relevant New Technologies
Much ink has been spilled on the future of mediation, and how robots may someday take over from humans. However, mediation is not an empirical science that can be reduced to algorithms.
5th Key-Technology: Take Advantage of ODR’s Full Potential
Online Dispute Resolution (“ODR”) is now universal, especially since the Coronavirus pandemic began.
4th Key-Professionalism: Modernize the Culture Driving Legal Practice
This article discusses professionalism and the need to modernize our mediation culture.
Conflict Resolution in the Time of COVID-19--Voices from Seven Continents of the World: North America
This article series includes viewpoints on the current state of conflict resolution from all 7 continents. This article focuses on North America.
To Prevent More George Floyd Tragedies, We Need Federal Peacemakers to Bring Communities and Law Enforcement Together
For decades, Community Relations Service mediators from the Department of Justice have been working with community leaders to address the mistreatment of black and brown people by law enforcement.
A Transformational Approach to Conflicts Between Police, Demonstrators, and Communities of Color
Every officer learns to use violence and the martial arts. How many learn empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence?
George Floyd: A Call to White Leadership
The purpose of this brief article is to respond to the article titled “George Floyd: What Leaders Need To Do Now,”published in Mediate.com and to offer some comments by a living black man whose paternal grandfather and grandmother were slaves.
Online Dispute Resolution Pioneer Colin Rule Named Mediate.com CEO
Mediate.com announced today that Colin Rule has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Jim Melamed, the company’s co-founder and CEO for 25 years, is now chair of the board and general counsel.
Separation in Isolation
The message is to socially distance ourselves from others. But what if it’s your partner you want to socially distance yourself from?
Constructive Conflict and Strategic Disruption: A Statement from Conflict Engagement Practitioners
Over the last week, a group of conflict engagement practitioners have created a statement of intent regarding racism. The idea started with Susanne Terry who, with Bernie Mayer and input from a number of other interested persons, created, "Constructive Conflict and Strategic Disruption: A Statement from Conflict Engagement Practitioners."
George Floyd: What Leaders Need To Do Now
A neuroscience explanation of the reaction to the George Floyd tragedy; specific steps leaders need to take to affect change; and how mediators and facilitators can help in the process.
Mediating Amidst a Crisis: Is Online Mediation a Solution for India?
Dispute resolution mechanisms in India on the other hand, have not kept up with time and technology.
Violence Against Women and Girls Pandemic and Gendered Dimension of COVID-19
Imagine there was a pandemic that globally impacted close to 1.3 billion women and girls at some point in their lives.
Are Demographics Destiny for Technology in Mediation?
The age demographics of consumers of mediation services and mediators themselves will likely drive the adoption of technology to assist in the delivery of mediation services in the very near future.
Verbal Self-Defense Begins with a Mindset of Compassion and Empathy
What does it mean to learn the art of verbal self-defense? First, it means understanding the purpose and establishing a mindset behind this approach.
Using MagicEye to Teach the Art of Reframing
“I have heard of your paintings too, well enough; God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.”
ODR in Africa: The Emergent Face of Dispute Resolution Post COVID 19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore what most people in emerging economies particularly in some countries in sub-Africa have never really given a thought to - working from home.
India Signs the Singapore Mediation Convention
This article examines the Singapore Convention: An opportunity to make mediation the default response.
Co-Parenting During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As our nation deals with the COVID-19 crisis, divorced parents face many unique challenges.
Bargaining in the Shadow of the Law
This article discusses the facts of divorce as it stands today.
Mediation in India: An Introduction
The landmark decision of the Singapore Convention signing by India on August 07, 2019 puts the future of mediation and mediated settlements in India on a strong pedestal.
Global Pandemics, National Borders, and Political Problem-solving
So far, we’ve been lucky. None of the health emergencies or potential pandemics we have been through in recent years has achieved its deadliest potential.
March, A Month to Celebrate California Mediation Week
In 2009 the California Judicial Council adopted a standing resolution recognizing the third week of March as Mediation Week (Proclamation).
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