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“The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place” (George Bernard Shaw)
New in March 2023… Podcast: A Moment on Mediation
Regular ultra-short pods aiming to inform and entertain those involved in conflict resolution, bursting with insights into mediation strategy and conflict psychology
Video Q&A
Harry discusses his approach to mediation
A different perspective on mediation …
An understanding of conflict psychology…
Versions of the ‘truth’…
Thinking about process design…
Litigation: a zero sum game?
“Harry was a calming and rational presence in an otherwise emotionally fraught dispute without whom settlement would not have been reached.”
Writing
A selection of Harry’s recent articles and essays on mediation
Property mediations: tips and tactics for better results
Click here to see Harry’s notes of a recent short talk offering tips and tactics on improving outcomes in property mediations
Probate disputes & the 1975 Act: improving outcomes
Click here to see Harry’s notes of a recent talk on improving outcomes in 1975 Act mediations
The Five Myths of Mediation
Five of the most common myths and misunderstandings about mediation, and why they don’t make sense. Read more here…
Why are property disputes so ill-tempered: from Savannah to settlement
Why are property disputes often so emotionally challenging? This article explores the psychology of conflict over land and the role of evolution. Read more here…
Why court should be the last resort for small businesses
Litigation can be especially damaging for small businesses with limited resources. Mediation offers a commercially attractive alternative. Read more here…
Why the public sector should mediate more
Public bodies have traditionally been slow to adopt mediation, to the cost of their own resources and the public interest, not least because mediation offers particular advantages to the public sector. Read more here…
Pre-mediation conversations: how Covid lockdown has created an opportunity for building better foundations in mediation
Forced to adapt, mediators resorted to online work mediations during Covid. But every cloud has a silver lining, and one of those an opportunity to start building relations with the parties before the mediation. Download the article in PDF here…
Overriding confidentiality at mediation
Central to mediation is the concept of confidentiality, but in certain circumstances this can be overridden. This article contains a useful reminder of those situations. Download the article in PDF here…