E: Vol. 2 Issue 2: June 2010 |
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I hope you are all enjoying the good weather - it makes difficult things so much more pleasant when the sun shines. As you will see from the articles below, there is a lot happening in relation to mediation, and it is becoming more a more an integral part of how we both prevent and resolve issues whether between individuals, groups, business interests or indeed at national or international level. This is reflected in our changing legislation and the growing need for more transparent standards and quality in mediation. Mediation: A European Perspective 
Europe, an area with a population in access of 700 million, has many strong organisations working to promote mediation; The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (The MII) is one of those organisations. As part of our Strategic Plan 2009-2015, the MII aims to be a major influencer, not only in relation to mediation on the island of Ireland, but also in Europe and internationally. Legal Aid Board in Support of Wider Use of Mediation 
In her article on the Law Matters page of the Irish Times on Monday 21 June, Anne Colley, Chairperson of the Legal Aid Board, adds another authoritative voice to the growing need for greater use of mediation and alternative dispute resolution options in our legal and public systems. Empowering Creativity in Mediation 
Mediators accept that little progress can be made without actively engaging their own and their client’s creativity. Few will disagree on the merit of terms like flexibility, optimism, possibility and transformation. Although such words are full of upbeat energy, these qualities are often eclipsed in the throes of a negotiation, especially one that has become mired in multi-layered hurts and disagreement. Mediation and Professional Negligence Claims 
Mediation provides an effective and holistic process for the resolution of Professional Negligence claims - addressing both the human and interpersonal issues of the situation and also the legal and commercial requirements. Mediation in Family Business and Shareholder Disputes 
Because it is the family members themselves, that is the people who formed the original business (or their descendants), who come together in mediation - assisted by, rather than directed by, their lawyers - the possibility for effective solutions that take account of the business needs is greatly increased. A Positive Step in the Continuum of Care for Older People 
While ageing can be a positive experience, it can also be a time of significant change. Elder Mediation is proving an efficient and effective process in the resolution of the many and varied age-related issues while maintaining and improving relationships, contributing to positive aging and enhancing the quality of life of the older person and those directly engaged with them. The theme for Conference 2010 is 'Towards a Requisite Variety of Mediation'. To survive and prosper every system needs variety and difference, and this year’s theme focuses on embracing a diversity of approaches and thinking; only then can we strengthen our capacity to deal with ever more complex conflict situations and build the ‘robust fitness’ we need as Mediators and conflict practitioners, to assist people in creating agreement. |
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