Spring and conflict: when something new begins to open up
There's something about spring that doesn't go unnoticed. It's not just the light, or the change in temperature, or even the calendar.
Negotiation and Mediation: The Mediator as the Superhero of the Agreement
By Juan Diego Mata Imagine a typical scene: two people are arguing, each convinced they're right, and the conflict is about to explode like a coffee pot left on the stove. At that moment, he appears… the mediator. He doesn't wear a cape (though he should), but he does have something even more… Read more
The loneliness of the mediator
By Juan Diego Mata. Mediation has something of a modern profession and something of ancient monasticism. Because, although it is practiced in offices with warm lighting, half-finished coffees, and impossible schedules, the truth is that the mediator often works in a very particular solitude: that of someone who is… Read more
Can everything be kept secret in mediation? The real limits of confidentiality
By Juan Diego Mata. Confidentiality is one of the essential pillars of professional mediation. It is always explained at the beginning of the process and builds trust: the parties feel they can speak freely, without fear that their words will be used against them. However, many times… Read more
Meaningful mediation: how to apply mediation principles to build trust and promote its use
By Juan Diego Mata. Mediation is gaining ground as an effective way to resolve conflicts, but its true potential depends on how the mediator applies its general principles. Knowing the regulations is not enough; it is necessary to convey to the public that mediation is useful, safe, and reliable. For… Read more
The professional mediator: courage and awareness in the process
Becoming a mediator is not just about acquiring a technique or a qualification. It is, above all, a way of approaching conflict.
The marriage between professional mediation and law firms: towards a legal culture of collaborative resolution
In recent years, mediation has ceased to be a peripheral institution of the Spanish legal system and has become a central instrument in conflict management.
Mediation at the Regulatory Crossroads: Opportunity or Strategy to Evade the Traditional Justice System
The risks of the biased use of mediation regulations are indisputable, since the arrival of new national regulations on procedural efficiency calls into question the role of alternative methods of conflict resolution. Without a doubt, at a glance, mediation shines on its own … Read more
Use of technology in Mediation
What electronic means can we use to manage a conflict in online mediation? Before analyzing the possible electronic means that we can use, we should analyze the general characteristics of working online: Thus, when we communicate or work... Read more
Key skills to be a good mediator
When we ask ourselves about the true nature of mediation, we could dedicate ourselves to searching for legal or social foundations, or if we are determined, we could make sense of explanations of any kind (psychological, social, humanistic, etc.) that could serve as a justification for the birth of a mediation. mediation procedure after a conflict arises between… Read more
