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Mark Weidmann
Jun 7, 2023
Mediation Confidentiality Threatened Again
Currently, the following proposed legislation has passed the Assembly and is now before the California State Senate. It is a travesty for...
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Mark Weidmann
Jun 7, 2023
ADR & Advocacy Skills Institute Online
Tuesday, June 6th, PowerHouse Mediation is offering its ADR & Advocacy Skills Institute, online. Lots of great topics from great speakers...
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Mark Weidmann
Jun 7, 2023
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are often words you hear when people are involved in a dispute. What is the difference...
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Mark Weidmann
May 8, 2023
How Did Mediation Get to Where It Is Today
Mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution has evolved over time and, fortunately for professional mediators, has become...
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Mark Weidmann
Apr 27, 2023
AI in Mediation
I became interested in Artificial Intelligence long before the current trend of AI-infused search engines and popular chat AI software....
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Mark Weidmann
Apr 4, 2023
How Can We Ensure That Mediation Is Fair For All Races?
Ensuring that mediation is fair for all races involves taking steps to address and overcome systemic biases and disparities that may...
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Mark Weidmann
Feb 26, 2023
Saving A Sinking Mediation
How can you save a failing mediation? You can take one or several steps: Re-evaluate the objectives of both parties: Make sure that the...
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Mark Weidmann
Feb 5, 2023
Seeing & Hearing With New Eyes & Ears Webinar: Transform Your Conflict Resolution Work Through Art
Mediation is often about thinking-outside-the-box - creative thinking - to guide the parties to resolution. This up-coming presentation...
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Mark Weidmann
Jan 31, 2023
Is the "New Normal" Leaving Mediation Behind?
I was asked if mediation will continue to have a place in the "new normal." The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards virtual...
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Mark Weidmann
Jan 31, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Conflict Resolution: The Role of the Mediator in Resolving Disputes
For many people, conflict resolution is a daunting task. When faced with a dispute, it can be difficult to know how to navigate the...
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Mark Weidmann
Jan 27, 2023
Active Listening in Mediation
Active listening - not planning what to reply while the other person speaks, but genuinely listening to their words - is a key ingredient...
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Mark Weidmann
Jan 26, 2023
Resolving Inevitable (Boardroom) Conflicts
Here is an interesting article concerning conflict in the boardroom. The author delves pretty deep and gives a thorough overview on the...
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Mark Weidmann
Oct 4, 2022
Teaching Kids Mediation and Communication Skills
A great program all schools should have. Teaching kids communication skills and active listening, particularly during a time of conflict...
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Mark Weidmann
Jun 30, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court deals major blow to California worker class actions
This is an article from a Reuters post. Important changes for workers in California: "The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said a unique...
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Mark Weidmann
Mar 12, 2022
Conflict Management Skills When Dealing with an Angry Public
Interesting post by Harvard Law School concerning conflict management skills when dealing with an angry public. What to do when...
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Mark Weidmann
Mar 12, 2022
Ten Best Mediation Books of All Time
Mediation is a topic with long lasting and deep implications. It's crucial to fully understand how the process works. How can it benefit...
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Mark Weidmann
Mar 12, 2022
Volunteer Experience in ADR work
"On March 23, the Dispute Resolution Section is sponsoring a discussion on The Many Roads to ADR: The Volunteer Experience, Doing Well by...
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Mark Weidmann
Mar 12, 2022
Kenneth Cloke to Present Strategies/Techniques for Resolving Conflicts
As part of California Mediation Awareness Week, the Southern California Mediation Association presents Resolving Conflicts: Strategies...
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Mark Weidmann
Mar 11, 2022
California Mediation Awareness Week
SCMA, the largest organization for mediators in the State of California, is hosting California Mediation Awareness Week. During the week...
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