UK Mediation Journal

A recent report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)* highlighted two important findings: a significant gap in conflict resolution skills, and a marked divide between employers and employees. Based on data from more than 2,000 employers and 5,000 employees in the UK, the report confirmed that conflict is a common occurrence in […]

Workplace conflict can cause significant anxiety, writes Alexandra Efthymiades, yet conflict conversations can be managed in ways that minimise stress for those who are involved. Conflict is part of all relationships. Yet when left unaddressed, conflict raises our stress and anxiety levels, and decreases our engagement, productivity, and overall wellbeing. The knowledge and skills required […]

I’ve recently discovered a new podcast entitled ‘Heavyweight’, and I’m hooked! The show is hosted by Jonathan Goldstein and the premise is simple. In each episode, Jonathan helps his guest (and in some cases himself) deal with an issue from their past that remains unresolved. Season 1 kicks off in a personal way, with Jonathan’s […]

In Japan, interpersonal relations are governed by the notion of “wa”. According to this philosophy, individuals are expected to prioritise the harmony of the group over their own personal interests. They do this by “reading the air” (kuuki wo yomu), to sense the collective feeling in the group and then choosing their words and actions […]

I’ve recently become aware in myself of two very different voices. One I call my social voice. It is a respectable, adult voice, which justifies things on the basis of logic and social convention. It favours long words and buzz words and doesn’t mind a bit of jargon. The other voice, I call my personal […]