01 Jul

Posted at 13:51h in Mediation

Ever feel like you're constantly in a tug-of-war, even when you're just trying to get someone to put on their shoes? Congratulations, you're a parent! And if you have a toddler, you're likely engaged in a daily, high-stakes, unscripted negotiation marathon. Forget boardrooms and complex contracts; your little one is demonstrating "negotiation genius" right there in your living room! Turns out, like it or not, you are a negotiator. ...

11 Apr

Posted at 08:25h in Mediation

The drama within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) right now is like watching a messy divorce mediation unfold, except instead of fighting over who gets the couch, they’re arguing about VAT hikes and land expropriation. Let’s dive into this political soap opera and see how it hilariously mirrors the chaos of splitting up with your ex....

14 Mar

Posted at 20:16h in Mediation

We can’t get enough of drama—on screen, that is. We love drama—when it’s happening to other people. Whether it’s Ross yelling “We were on a break!” for the hundredth time in Friends, or Monica and Chandler trying to hide their relationship while the gang obliviously debates conspiracy theories, TV disputes are hilarious, messy, and addictively entertaining. But when conflict happens in real life—at work, in relationships, or over who actually forgot to take the trash out—it’s suddenly not so fun. ...

06 Jan

Posted at 10:06h in Mediation

When you think about conflict resolution and cervical screening, you probably don't imagine they'd have much in common. Yet, surprisingly, getting a pap smear shares some uncanny similarities with sitting down at a mediation table to resolve disputes. For starters, both involve exposing yourself - albeit in very different ways. In mediation, you're laying bare your grievances and vulnerabilities, while a pap smear, well, that's self-explanatory. Both scenarios require a level of trust in professionals who've seen it all before, whether it's your deeply personal workplace drama or your cervix. ...

27 Nov

Posted at 10:06h in Mediation

What if I told you that mediation is actually more like a pineapple – surprisingly complex, potentially sweet, and requiring some serious skill to crack open? First, let's talk about the exterior. A pineapple looks absolutely intimidating. Those spiky, armoured leaves are basically nature's "keep out" sign. Sound familiar? ...

27 Nov

Posted at 09:47h in Mediation

I stumbled upon a technique (usually used in negotiation) that transformed seemingly deadlocked disputes into pathways of understanding. By deliberately crafting questions designed to invite a "no" response, I saw remarkable breakthroughs in even the most entrenched conflicts....

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