Mediation for Lawyers: How Attorneys Can Improve Negotiation Outcomes
Lawsuits take a heavy toll on everyone involved. They cost significant time and money, drain energy, and often leave clients frustrated with the legal process. As an attorney, your goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for the people you represent. While you work hard to build strong cases, traditional courtroom litigation is not […]
Online Mediation Training: Benefits, Certificate & Career Opportunities
Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. Learning how to manage and resolve it effectively is a highly sought after skill. Whether you are a legal professional looking to better represent your clients or a human resources manager dealing with workplace disputes, understanding the core principles of dispute resolution can transform your career. It […]
Understanding Facilitative and Evaluative Mediation: How Experienced Mediators Really Practice
For years, mediation theory has framed facilitative and evaluative mediation approaches as distinct, and often opposing, models. Mediation training programs, textbooks, and mediator biographies frequently present these approaches as choices, as though mediators must align themselves with one camp or the other. Facilitative and transformative mediation are often discussed in the context of distinct styles, […]
Advance Your Career With Mediation Training Online
Conflict is unavoidable. Whether it surfaces in a boardroom, a courtroom, or a community meeting, the ability to resolve it constructively is one of the most valued skills a professional can develop. Yet for most people, formal training in dispute resolution has historically meant attending intensive in-person workshops, rearranging schedules, and traveling to specific locations. […]
Professional Mediation Training Online: Your Complete Guide
Professional Mediation Training Online: Your Complete Guide If you’ve been considering a career in dispute resolution, or you’re an experienced practitioner ready to take your skills to the next level, finding the right mediation training course matters more than most people realize. The quality of your training shapes not just what you know, but how […]
Ego Management in Mediation: Strategies for 2025
Why Does Ego Management in Mediation Matter? Ego management in mediation involves intentionally recognizing, regulating, and redirecting ego-driven behaviors during dispute resolution. One of the most powerful forces in any mediation room, ego is often tied to issues of self esteem. It shows up in clients who feel their reputation is on the line, in […]
A Case for Forgiveness in Mediation
What is the Role of Forgiveness in Mediation? Forgiveness can be a powerful and transformative element in mediation and conflict resolution. While forgiveness in mediation is not always the main goal, it can create a conducive environment for amicably resolving conflicts. The case for forgiveness in mediation stems not just from its potential to facilitate […]
How to Become a Mediator in California
Now is a great time to become a mediator in California. Opportunities for California mediators continue to expand. In a state of its size with a large and diverse population and a robust economy exposed to market-driven and social pressures, the number of disputes is bound to rise. And rising caseloads are straining judicial resources, […]
Nina Meierding, Culture and Its Impact on Mediation
Attorney Nina Meierding has mediated over 4,000 disputes in her more than 30 years in the conflict resolution field. She has also conducted mediation training in 45 states and throughout the world, including: Canada, Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and India. Nina is one of our valued Edwards Mediation Academy instructors. What […]