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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Mark Weidmann
- Dec 10, 2021
Human Rights Day, December 10
Today, December 10, is Human Rights Day. According to the definition found in Wikipedia, the date was chosen to honor the United Nations...
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Mark Weidmann
- Dec 10, 2021
Why Does Mediation Work?
Why does mediation work? Michael Roberts goes into this in depth in an article that can be found on mediate.com: Why Mediation Works by...
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Mark Weidmann
- Aug 27, 2021
APFM’s 2021 Conference, A New Beginning: Re-imagining the Art and Science of Family Mediation
While my own focus is employment law and mediation, I came across an announcement from the Academy of Professional Family Mediators...
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Mark Weidmann
- Jul 21, 2021
One Year Later: What George Floyd's Death Means to the Future of Mediation
More than a year has passed since George Floyd's death ignited intense feelings throughout the world. Despite COVID-19 lockdowns, the...
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