Mediation Ninjas

Parties will often tell you what their position is. A position is like a weed, cut it and it will just grow back. You can help parties consider their ideas for resolution by helping them explore what ...

12 Nov 201916min

Another harrowing escape from the traps of conflict once again face Wes as he encounters toilet paper on the shoe - no, it's not what you might think....or is it? Listen in as Pat and he consider conf...

9 Nov 201917min

What are the chances of running into a party after the mediation and what do you do? Once again the Ninjas Pat and Wes land in a real life setting and are reminded of what to do.

30 Okt 201915min

Conflict often get bundled with surprises. As a mediator it's important to not let these surprises throw you. Listen in as Pat shares a recent story of surprise and ways to not let it blow your wig of...

19 Okt 201916min

Conflict can happen at a fast pace. A great conflict resolution technique is to slow down the conversation. Ask intentional questions that allow deeper reflection and exploration. Listen in as Mediati...

19 Okt 201914min

We all have them  -biases. They can make or break you as a mediator. Pat and Wes discuss them along with some ideas for how to put them in check.

8 Okt 201918min

Once again Wes applies one of his everyday life experiences as a way to remember a mediation concept. Of course Pat is right there to make sure he never forgets his lesson.

1 Okt 201916min