Family Mediation 2.0 - Integrating Online Capacities
Dramatic changes are coming to family mediation programs and practices in the U.S. In the court context, The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) are now leading the way to expand online access to justice, including online dispute resolution (ODR).
Mediating with Zoom
Are your clients asking you to meet online? Here are some suggestions for getting started.
“Next Week, You Will Teach Your Courses Online”: A Reassuring Introduction to Pandemic Pedagogy
Many ADR teachers around the world have responded to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic by closing down campus operations and moving all teaching activity online. This essay aims to provide a helpful and demystifying first read for faculty who have just received online transition orders.
Cope with Conflict During COVID-19
Workplace conflict can’t be, ignored, cancelled or put on hold. And there are suddenly all kinds of reasons for employees to feel pushed to their limit.
In an Era of Chaos with the Coronavirus; The Solution to Support our Leaders is Online Mediation
Nowadays, with the Corona-virus taking precedent over our businesses, professional and personal lives, leaders are facing high levels of stress.
Crash Course in Remote Management - Video
This is a video designed to help managers resolve conflicts and support employees while working remotely.
Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic
Leaders from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) have released these guidelines for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mediate.com Announces 25th Anniversary "Mediation 20/20" Online Conference
"Mediation 20/20: Which Ways Now?" is the theme of Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary Online Conference October 1, 2020. This conference is both a focused think-tank conference dedicated to defining best courses for mediation's continued growth over the next decade and a celebration of Mediate's first 25 years.
Moving Online in Pandemic: Preamble
The emails have been flying, phone and Zoom conversations everywhere asking “how do we move this meeting, event, workshop, whatever online in response to the novel Corona virus outbreak?”
Part 2: Moving Online in Pandemic: Ecocycle to Attend to What is Shifting
This article helps mediators, HR, and ombuds offices who are shifting their practice to online meetings.
Online Dispute Resolution: A Primer
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is not a new concept and has received significant scholarly attention.
Online Negotiation Strategies: Email and Video-conferencing
Online negotiation offers negotiators and their organizations convenience, speed, and cost savings. But negotiating via email and videoconferencing, in particular, poses challenges that need to be overcome.
Statistics from Franklin County, Ohio’s ODR Program
Great set of comprehensive statistics about Franklin County’s ODR program have now been released. Two results stood out.
ODR Beginning to Find Takers in India
In India, where courts are overburdened and the backlog of cases runs into lakhs, the argument for online dispute resolution is strong.
Mediation in light of the New Technologies. A multi-geographic journey through the origins and present of conflict resolution and technological impact -- Book Review
This articles reviews Alberto Elisavetsky's new book discussing mediation and new technologies.
Interview with Jim Melamed, CEO of Mediate.com
Jim began mediating in 1983 and was the first President and Executive Director of the Oregon Mediation Association. Jim then served for 6 years as Executive Director of the Academy of Family Mediators (1987-93) and then co-founded Mediate.com with John Helie in 1995. Jim has been CEO of Mediate.com ever since.
California’s Yolo Superior Court Launches New Online Dispute Resolution Program
California’s Yolo County Superior Court has launched a new online dispute resolution (ODR) program to resolve debt and money due cases.
Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) to Livestream November 7-9 Conference
For the first time, a national family mediation conference will be broadcast live, online, across the United States and around the world, via LiveStream.
Trusting an Online Mediator: It May be Easier than You Think
Trustworthiness is a notable mediator trait.
Pouring a Little Psychological Cold Water on ODR
In her scholarly work, Professor Sternlight looks at the potential good and bad aspects of online dispute resolution (“ODR”).
Online Mediation in Dubai
The importance of mediation lies in the fact that it is a confidential process and comes at a low cost as compared to litigation. It focuses on the interests of both parties and is a much less aggressive process than litigation/arbitration thus offering a win-win situation for all parties involved.
India’s Internet Citizens Can Finally Settle Online!
This millennial generation demands quick, accessible and tech-ridden supply of solutions to all its needs. How, then, does this generation remain indifferent and accommodating of the traditionally inefficient court system?
Do Parties Trust Mediators When They’re Not in the Same Room?
Trust in an experienced mediator is the same whether a mediation participant interacts with that mediator via video or face-to-face, according to recent research.
Michigan Supreme Court Launches New Online Dispute Resolution Program, MI-Resolve
In August, the Michigan Supreme Court launched MI-Resolve, a free online dispute resolution tool.
Educating the Next Generation in Resolving Social Media Disputes
Educating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels.