We now conclude this 7-part series by considering the qualities and traits that should characterize the ideal mediator. Hopefully, I have shown that being a Mediator is not simply an act; it is a life, disposed and committed to seeking and bringing peace in the resolution of conflicts and, wherever necessary or applicable, restoring relationships…
Tag: Culture
Effective Dispute Resolution Strategy – An Imperative (Part 6 of a 7-part series)
Mediation Culture Implementation Measures for Corporate Organizations A quick snap back to my earlier posts on this matter. You may recall my emphasis on the need for a paradigm shift. I came across the above picture in one of those WhatsApp posts that are described as “viral.” Talk of perceptions or paradigms. It was incredible. …
Effective Dispute Resolution Strategy – An Imperative (Part 4 of a 7-Part Series)
One book has influenced my thinking deeply. It is Steven Covey’s classic “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” In the opening pages of this book, Covey refers to Thomas Kuhn’s “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions,” in which Kuhn shows that the most significant breakthroughs in the field of scientific endeavors have been preceded by a…
