Why Virtual Mediation is a Game-Changer for Resolving Disputes: 5 Key Benefits Explained

Why Virtual Mediation is a Game-Changer for Resolving Disputes: 5 Key Benefits Explained

Mediation has long been a popular method for resolving disputes, but the traditional in-person approach can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally challenging. With the advent of technology, accelerated by a global pandemic, virtual mediation has emerged as an effective alternative, offering numerous benefits to disputants. In this article, we will explore the game-changing advantages of virtual mediation and explain the five key benefits it offers for resolving disputes. You will even see why we argue it is often the better choice for parties in conflicts.

Revolutionize Your Mediation Approach: Top 5 Trauma-Informed Practices to Use Now

Revolutionize Your Mediation Approach: Top 5 Trauma-Informed Practices to Use Now

Mediation offers countless benefits to parties in dispute, not the least of which is the potential to reach a mutual agreement. In some cases, however, the parties may be dealing with trauma, which impacts their ability to communicate effectively, trust others, and make decisions. Trauma-informed mediation, an emerging approach within the dispute resolution field, can help address these challenges by recognizing the impact of trauma on an individual’s capacity to participate in mediation. This article explores five trauma-informed practices mediators can use now, to revolutionize their mediation approach.

How Lincoln Inspired Harmony Through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Humor

How Lincoln Inspired Harmony Through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Humor

One of the most notable U.S. presidents is Abraham Lincoln. While he was best known for freeing slaves and leading the country out of the Civil War, what most do not realize is that he was a lawyer who literally discouraged litigation. He apparently also could relieve tension by cracking a good joke. It is powerful to imagine how Lincoln inspired harmony through alternative dispute resolution and humor.

President Lincoln was perhaps most famous for signing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which on paper gave slaves their freedom. Lincoln also led the nation through tumultuous civil war and post-war reformation periods. 

Many agree that his leadership dramatically changed the trajectory of the nation for the better. Beyond abolishing slavery, Lincoln’s dedication to the law and what we now call alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has paved the way for more peaceful means of resolving conflict.