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. […]
The Disappearing Jury Trial and Other Insights for Mediators
As the era of the ‘disappearing jury trial’ unfolds, mediators and legal advocates alike must adapt to a shifting paradigm where resolution via dialogue increasingly replaces a verdict in court. Thirty years ago this past week, I walked away from my partnership in a San Francisco litigation firm to develop a market for a decidedly […]
Post Pandemic Mediation: An Invitation to Climate Action
One day last year, in the midst of the pandemic, those of us in the Bay Area experienced a day like no other. The sun never came up. More accurately, because of an extreme climate event in Northern California, the sun was obscured by the dark smoke of forest fires raging throughout the state. I […]
Virtual Mediation: An Enhanced Process or an Ephemeral Solution?
Written by Bruce Edwards I recently conducted a Webinar interview with Sriram Panchu, one of India’s leading mediators, on his experience using “virtual” mediation during the Covid-19 shutdown in his country. Mr. Panchu was quick to correct my terminology, suggesting that he refers to his current mediation practice as “enhanced mediation,” given the added value […]