March 24, 2021
Invisible Problems, Concrete Solutions – Mediating Evictions in a Pandemic One of the biggest challenges of the past year has been coping with a threat that can’t be seen. It can be even harder to see positive change when so much of our lives has moved online. But, our MWI team knows how mediation is a powerful solution to these problems. Even when you can’t […]
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October 16, 2019
What we can learn from the mediation between the U.S. Women’s Team and the U.S. Soccer Federation By Samantha Milano and Chuck Doran The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) sparked much debate leading up to their Women’s World Cup win in July 2019 given the unfair pay gap between the U.S. Men’s and Women’s national […]
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May 12, 2019
Mediation statements offer parties an alternative approach to preparing for the mediation by having each party define success in advance, which in turn increases the chance of reaching an agreement.
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November 1, 2018
The modern technique of deep canvassing encourages active listening, and its positive impact is backed up by rigorous research and analysis.
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June 7, 2018
Whether you are new to mediation, been in the field for decades, or just want to know how to navigate difficult conversations more effectively, these are the books everyone has something to gain from reading.
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November 10, 2017
Rather than idealizing compromise, I aim to help parties in mediation and participants in MWI's Negotiation Skills Workshops and mediation trainings try a different approach: collaboration.
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September 29, 2017
In mediation, we expect that there will be high emotions. With the help of mediation techniques, you can facilitate these situations and capitalize on high emotions in ways that can benefit all parties involved. Following are a few mediation techniques for managing emotions during mediation.
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July 13, 2017
In Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In, the first step to improved negotiations is to separate people from the problem. But what if the person is your problem? Managing bias like this can be a daunting task without a clear strategy or direction. Utilizing the following mediation techniques, you can improve your ability to manage bias in your mediations and negotiations.
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June 21, 2017
We are going to let you in on an industry secret: many people who complete mediation training do not become full-time mediators. Those who pursue a full-time career as a mediator can find fulfillment and success In general, though, people who train as mediators are simply looking to build their skills and incorporate mediation into the work they are already doing. So what can you gain from a mediation training? Recently, we collected reflections from participants in MWI’s 40 Hour Mediation Training to answer that question.
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May 18, 2017
Conflict in the workplace in inevitable. MWI mediators are experts at helping people across the country resolve conflict in the workplace and manage hundreds of disputes in any given year. We encourage those who are in dispute to welcome a third party neutral to rebuild communication, trust, and capacity for resolving disputes moving forward. However, not every conflict in the workplace requires the help of a mediator. Utilizing some basic mediation techniques, you can more effectively navigate difficult conversations and resolve conflict in the workplace.
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