The Better Conflicts Audio Experience

CEDR Mediator Nick Pearson discusses a mediation he conducted between a bank and an organisation in the Middle East - and how it is key in such mediations to have senior individuals present. Contents: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - During a financial crisis, a bank aggressively demanded payment from an organisation in the Middle East 00:42 - The head of the organisation sued the bank claiming misrepresenta...

2023 marks the tenth occasion in which CEDR has released its biennial audit of the United Kingdom Commercial Mediation marketplace. For 20 years it has tracked the development of commercial mediation in the UK as well as identifying key trends, challenges and possible solutions to issues. Its importance stretches far beyond the UK and is used internationally as both a source of inspiration and a n...

CEDR is proud to partner with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) on a new podcast series on smarter approaches to dispute resolution. This series brings together BIICL’s ‘ Breathing Space Series ’ which aims to help safeguard commercial activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and CEDR’s vision of ‘Better conflicts, better outcomes leading to a better world’ ....

A lot has been written about leadership skills, especially recently. However, what is often missing from these works is a leader’s role in managing conflict or emerging conflict situations within an organisation. In this podcast series, James South , CEO at CEDR will explore the mediator and conflict engagement skills he utilises every day in his role as a leader. “When opening the conversation, y...

Following the Woolf reforms in the late 90s, are we on the precipice of another great wave in the uptake of mediation in the United Kingdom? There is increasing support for greater use of mediation from both the judiciary, in particular the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Voss and the UK government, who intends to introduce mandatory mediation in all contested claims under £10,000 in the country...

A lot has been written about leadership skills, especially recently. However, what is often missing from these works is a leader’s role in managing conflict or emerging conflict situations within an organisation. In this podcast series, James South , CEO at CEDR will explore the mediator and conflict engagement skills he utilises every day in his role as a leader. “Conflict can enhance relationshi...

Following the Woolf reforms in the late 90s, are we on the precipice of another great wave in the uptake of mediation in the United Kingdom? There is increasing support for greater use of mediation from both the judiciary, in particular the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Voss and the UK government, who intends to introduce mandatory mediation in all contested claims under £10,000 in the country...

"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates In this 3 part podcast series, you will learn how mediators can and should play a key role in facilitating a just transition to Net Zero. When talking about responsible investment we need to consider both environmental and social project impacts including continuous assessment and man...

A lot has been written about leadership skills over the years, especially recently. However, what is often missing from these works is a leader’s role in managing conflict or emerging conflict situations within an organisation. In this podcast series, James South , CEO at CEDR will explore the mediator and conflict engagement skills he utilises every day in his role as a leader. Episode one asks t...

"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates In this 3 part podcast series, you will learn how mediators can and should play a key role in facilitating a just transition to Net Zero. When talking about responsible investment we need to consider both environmental and social project impacts including continuous assessment and man...

"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates In this 3 part podcast series you will learn how mediators can and should play a key role in facilitating a just transition to Net Zero. When talking about responsible investment we need to consider both environmental and social project impacts including continuous assessment and mana...

CEDR is proud to partner with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) on a new podcast series on smarter approaches to dispute resolution. This series brings together BIICL’s ‘ Breathing Space Series ’ which aims to help safeguard commercial activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and CEDR’s vision of ‘Better conflicts, better outcomes leading to a better world’ ....

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict. In Episode 6 we spoke to Gillian Caroe and Neil Goodrum about confidentiality within the context of workplace...

CEDR is proud to partner with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) on a new podcast series on smarter approaches to dispute resolution. This series brings together BIICL’s ‘ Breathing Space Series ’ which aims to help safeguard commercial activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and CEDR’s vision of ‘Better conflicts, better outcomes leading to a better world’ ....

In early 2022, the UK government ran a consultation on whether it should sign the Singapore Convention on Mediation.  To discuss this issue, following consultation submissions from their respective organisations, James South (CEO, CEDR) spoke to Jan O'Neill (PSL, Herbert Smith Freehills). In this podcast, they look at: The legal perspective of the UK signing the Singapore Convention Perceptio...

In this episode of Ask a Negotiator, podcast regulars Philip and Ben spoke to Dr. Martin Klimmek, Head of Digital Development and Operations at Siemens Mobility UK. Having undergone negotiation training with Philip, Martin shares his experience of this, why he sought out a coach and the impact it has had on him. Drawing on challenges and opportunities around digital transformation in the Rolling S...

CEDR and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) have collaborated on a new podcast series on smarter approaches to dispute resolution. This series brings together BIICL’s ‘Breathing Space Series’ which aims to help safeguard commercial activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and CEDR’s vision of ‘Better conflicts, better outcomes leading to a better world’. While...

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict. In Episode 5, we speak to Gillian Caroe about choosing between an internal or external mediator. Deciding who...

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict. In Episode 3, we speak to Gillian Caroe about how to set up your workplace mediation looking at some of the ke...

As part of Philip's 'Back-To-Basics' range of highly effective and undervalued negotiation skills, this episode looks at the use of silence.  Philip Williams is a former Hostage & Crisis Negotiator with the Metropolitan Police and UK Government and CEDR's lead negotiation trainer. If you would like to submit a negotiation challenge or question for Philip to tackle, email the podcast host...

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict. In Episode 3, we spoke to Gillian Caroe about what does a Workplace Mediation actually look like in practice....

As part of Philip's 'Back-To-Basics' range of highly effective and undervalued negotiation skills, this episode looks at minimal encouragers. These simple techniques go a long way to helping build rapport and getting the other side to start or continue to talk. Philip Williams is a former Hostage & Crisis Negotiator with the Metropolitan Police and UK Government and CEDR's lead negotiation tra...

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict. In Episode 2, we spoke to Gillian Caroe about the differences between Employment & Workplace Mediation. Un...

In this podcast, we revisit the purpose of the #askanegotiator series - to encourage you, the listener, to improve your competence as a negotiator. To this end, we explore how we improve competence in anything but particularly negotiation. It wouldn't be an #askanegotiator episode without Philip Williams sharing a practical tip for the listeners to try in their everyday life. In this episode, the...

There is an increasing trend towards leaders developing and deploying the skills of a Mediator.  Whether this is chairing and facilitating meetings, engaging with stakeholders, having difficult conversations or designing processes, these inherent skills of a Mediator are incredibly valuable for those in leadership roles. As part of his Leadership Series, James South (CEO, CEDR) spoke to Julie...