August 2020: A Brief History of Mediation in Singapore
It’s easy to think of mediation as a recent phenomenon in dispute resolution. Contrary to that notion, the roots of international mediation are ancient.
Read moreJuly 2020: Thinking outside of the box: creative solutions
One of the main advantages of mediation is that parties decide how disputes are resolved. Unlike litigation, where the remedies awarded are limited by the law, parties can dictate the exact terms they desire. Parties can therefore opt for more pragmatic and creative solutions.
Read moreJune 2020: Mediation: The Common Questions
Mediation is fast-becoming a viable alternative to resolving disputes nationally and internationally. While these developments are prompting businesses to become more familiar with the concept of mediation, the exact details of the process can still be unfamiliar.
Read moreMay 2020: From the Mediator’s toolbox: Active Listening
For a mediation to be successful, a mediator needs to understand interests. And understanding interests depends on an everyday communication tool: listening. But not just any listening, the key is active listening.
Read moreApr 2020: Bringing Dispute Resolution Online
The Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) movement has been slowly gaining momentum over the past two decades in various parts of the world, and one of the few silver linings in 2020 seems to be an opportunity to explore this growing space.
Read moreMar 2020: Mediation Practices for Virtual Meetings
While some businesses have been gradually introducing virtual meetings into their culture, many businesses are now having to rapidly introduce them at scale. Virtual meetings do not have to be intimidating, if they are run efficiently and are productive.
Read moreFeb 2020: Mediation Advocacy
Mediation advocacy is the technique of presenting and arguing a client’s position, needs and interests in a non-adversarial way.
Read moreJan 2020: Tribute to CJ Yong Pung How
It is with a heavy heart that we pen this month’s column as we pay tribute to our former Chief Justice Yong Pung How, who passed on earlier this month.
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