Tag Archives: Mediation models

Why it’s a bad idea for mediators to give advice

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Distinguished educator and mediator, Tammy Lenski, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of her blog, Conflict Zen.  As part of that celebration, she wants to highlight some of her favourite posts and articles over the years.  One that caught my eye … Continue reading →

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FAQs on Mediation

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Actually, they’re not frequently asked questions about mediation, but they ought to be. Distinguished mediator, educator and practice consultant, Tammy Lenski, urges potential clients to [a]sk prospective mediators questions like these to assess experience, depth of training and education, and adaptability: … Continue reading →

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“Transformative Mediation for Divorce: Rising Above the Law and the Settlement”

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

The website mediate.com recently published the above-cited article by Dan Simon of St. Paul, Minnesota.  Simon, who was trained as a facilitative mediator, has embraced the transformative approach to mediation in his work on divorces, parenting differences, real estate issues, … Continue reading →

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Does Transformative Mediation ‘work’ in the Workplace?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ backed by evidence from scientific research: The United States Postal Service chose transformative mediation REDRESS for the national model…  Since USPS implemented the mediation program, formal complaints of discrimination have dropped from a high of … Continue reading →

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Is Transformative Mediation suitable for all types of conflict?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

Its detractors often state that because transformative mediation subscribes to a relational world-view, it isn’t really suitable in types of conflict, say over an insurance claim or a construction dispute, where relationships may be short-term or ephemeral.  Here’s a short … Continue reading →

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Is Interest-Based Mediation Derived from a Misunderstanding?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

Regular readers of this blog know that I practise mediation using the transformative model.  (For more information, please see the tag, transformative mediation.) The most prominent and dominant approach to mediation is, however, the interest-based model, derived from the concept … Continue reading →

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Mediation and Hybrid Services

Posted on April 10, 2010 by

Diane Cohen raises an interesting and important question in an article published last month by the influential website, mediate.com. In  Is Mediation the Right Word? , she argues that many of the different forms of mediation available in the workplace … Continue reading →

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Joe Folger Interviewed about Transformative Mediation

Posted on March 27, 2010 by

Joseph Folger Below is a recent podcast interview of Joe Folger, the co-originator of the transformative mediation model.  It aired on February 16, 2o10 on Negotiate! a show on blog talk radio.  This is an excellent resource both for mediators … Continue reading →

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‘Get Divorces Out of Court’

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

Here is an excellent piece on how to deal with family conflict (H/T: Debra Healey) written by Bruce Peterson, a self-described spiritual progressive and a judge in Minneapolis; he was the presiding judge of the Hennepin County Family Court from  … Continue reading →

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Mediate.com Recognized for Excellence as Problem Solver

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

The American Bar Association (ABA) has announced that mediate.com is the recipient of its 2010 Lawyer as Problem Solver Award. In granting this prestigious award, the ABA stated: Mediate.com has been at the forefront of making the power of the … Continue reading →

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