CMC • Mediation in Focus

With Mediation Hertfordshire being crowned Best Mediation Provider at the National Mediation Awards in December, the CMC’s Victoria Harris speaks to Chair Chris Mills about all things 'Community Mediation'. From social return on investment, Peer Mediation, the social prescribing of mediation, online mediation and the possibility of central government funding; the two discuss what's next for the community mediation sector on the latest episode of the CMC podcast Mediation in Focus. If you enjoyed this episode please share it and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on any episodes.

Women in Mediation is a CMC series inspired by International Women's Day where Mia Forbes Pirie interviews successful women mediators on their journey in mediation. When Mia first thought of becoming a mediator, she was initially told that she could not be a successful commercial mediator unless she was male and middle-aged. At the time, this was pragmatic, well intentioned advice. It made her curious about other women's stories in mediation and inspired her to begin a series on Women in Mediation. We are fortunate enough to have Suzanne Rab joining us as part of our podcast series Women In Mediation. Suzanne is a talented commercial mediator and barrister working in her specialist areas but also with an eclectic practice based on her individual strengths. Suzanne's story is inspiring in how she has faced adversity – both on a racial and sexual basis – but has not let that stand in her way and has persevered and found her niche and is "loving it”.

On this episode of the CMC podcast Mediation in Focus we talk about the benefits of Community Mediation. Mia Forbes Pirie and Stephen Ruttle discuss why Community Mediation is so important, how to make the case to government and why the world needs more peace makers. If you enjoyed this episode please share it and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on any episodes.

Women in Mediation is a CMC series inspired by International Women's Day where Mia Forbes Pirie interviews successful women mediators on their journey in mediation. When Mia first thought of becoming a mediator, she was initially told that she could not be a successful commercial mediator unless she was male and middle-aged. At the time, this was pragmatic, well intentioned advice. It made her curious about other women's stories in mediation and inspired her to begin a series on Women in Mediation.

Women in Mediation is a CMC series inspired by International Women's Day where Mia Forbes Pirie interviews successful women mediators on their journey in mediation. When Mia first thought of becoming a mediator, she was initially told that she could not be a successful commercial mediator unless she was male and middle-aged. At the time, this was pragmatic, well intentioned advice. It made her curious about other women's stories in mediation and inspired her to begin a series on Women in Mediation.

Women in Mediation is a CMC series inspired by International Women's Day where Mia Forbes Pirie interviews successful women mediators on their journey in mediation. When Mia first thought of becoming a mediator, she was initially told that she could not be a successful commercial mediator unless she was male and middle-aged. At the time, this was pragmatic, well intentioned advice. It made her curious about other women's stories in mediation and inspired her to begin a series on Women in Mediation.

On the second episode Mia Forbes Pirie hosts the CMC’s International Women’s Day - Women In Mediation panel. Listen to an insightful conversation with panellists Zaza Johnson Elsheikh, Suzanne Tager, Maria Arpa and Susanne Schuler. Visit the CMC’s website to learn more about the panelists and the Women In Mediation series: https://civilmediation.org/womens-day-panel/

On this first episode of the CMC's podcast host and mediator Martha Clarke interviews Catriona Smith and Gill Dix on their recent findings published in the ACAS report 'The Cost of Conflict'. To learn more about the report you can visit the ACAS website. https://www.acas.org.uk/costs-of-conflict https://www.acas.org.uk/workplace-conflict-estimating-the-cost-to-employers https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/acas-strategy-for-2021-to-2025