Charlie Irvine

 Another new mediation venture in Scotland: last week saw the launch of University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic (http://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/lawschool/mediationclinic/ ). While by no means…

  I'm not often drawn to practical tips. I once discovered that I am an "activist" learner. This apparently means that I learn best when "thrown in at the deep end" and less well when "absorbing…

Last Sunday in Edinburgh I took part in a panel on the subject of Intractable Conflict. The principal speaker was Oliver Ramsbotham, Emeritus Professor of Conflict Resolution at the University of…

 Interesting ripples on the interweb about mediator 'styles' - (see the LinkedIn group 'ADR, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Exchange'). One discussion thread was prompted by a nice 'Emperor's New…

Edinburgh is one of the world's top tourist attractions. To quote its own website "Edinburgh is an multi-award-winning, world-class tourist destination. A must-see cultural capital. From stunning…

In the last year I have had the privilege of joining a group of mediators for their monthly CPD (continuing professional development). We are all loosely in the commercial sector, which can include…

Mediation is often portrayed as a useful vehicle for disputes between equals, where parties can be expected to speak for themselves and neither has significant power over the other. Critics, and…

 This week in Glasgow, Strathclyde University hosted the first seminar in a series entitled 'Reframing Resolution - Managing Individual Workplace Conflict'. The six seminars will take place across…

To paraphrase Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that mediation is confidential. Go on any training course, listen to any mediator's opening speech, and the secrecy/privacy of the…