The Better Conflicts Audio Experience

In early 2022, the UK government ran a consultation on whether it should sign the Singapore Convention on Mediation. 

To discuss this issue, following consultation submissions from their respective organisations, James South (CEO, CEDR) spoke to Jan O'Neill (PSL, Herbert Smith Freehills).

In this podcast, they look at:

You can also read more about Herbert Smith Freehill's analysis of this issue here.

The Singapore Convention on Mediation is a uniform and efficient framework for international settlement agreements resulting from mediation. It applies to international settlement agreements resulting from mediation, concluded by parties to resolve a commercial dispute.

Learn more about the Convention here.

In this episode of Ask a Negotiator, podcast regulars Philip and Ben spoke to Dr. Martin Klimmek, Head of Digital Development and Operations at Siemens Mobility UK. Having undergone negotiation training with Philip, Martin shares his experience of this, why he sought out a coach and the impact it has had on him.

Drawing on challenges and opportunities around digital transformation in the Rolling Stocks Industry, Martin, Philip and Ben also explore:

Thank you to Martin for being our first external guest on the podcast and for providing such a rich and engaging discussion.

CEDR and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) have collaborated on a new podcast series on smarter approaches to dispute resolution.

This series brings together BIICL’s ‘Breathing Space Series’ which aims to help safeguard commercial activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and CEDR’s vision of ‘Better conflicts, better outcomes leading to a better world’.

While looking at issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the series will also look at evolving attitudes to dispute resolution, future trends and advice from leading conflict specialists.

Podcast 1 features:

In it, they discuss:

More information on BIICL's Breathing Space Series and access to the three Concept Notes can be found here - https://www.biicl.org/projects/breathing-space-concept-notes-on-the-effect-of-the-pandemic-on-commercial-contracts

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This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict.

In Episode 5, we speak to Gillian Caroe about choosing between an internal or external mediator. Deciding who mediates your case is something workplace commissioners need to give careful consideration to and what option, internal or external, is most appropriate and likely to lead to a successful outcome.

Gillian Caroe is a leading CEDR Mediator, Trainer and Facilitator. Before becoming a full-time mediator, Gillian had a successful career in international business with one of the world’s top companies. She worked in UK, European and Global roles across a range of business functions in a number of different countries.

Link to ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’

Link to Gillian Caroe’s Bio

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict.

In Episode 3, we speak to Gillian Caroe about how to set up your workplace mediation looking at some of the key practical considerations integral to achieving successful and sustainable outcomes.

Gillian Caroe is a leading CEDR Mediator, Trainer and Facilitator. Before becoming a full-time mediator, Gillian had a successful career in international business with one of the world’s top companies. She worked in UK, European and Global roles across a range of business functions in a number of different countries.

Link to ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’

Link to Gillian Caroe’s Bio

As part of Philip's 'Back-To-Basics' range of highly effective and undervalued negotiation skills, this episode looks at the use of silence. 

Philip Williams is a former Hostage & Crisis Negotiator with the Metropolitan Police and UK Government and CEDR's lead negotiation trainer.

If you would like to submit a negotiation challenge or question for Philip to tackle, email the podcast host Ben at [email protected].

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict.

In Episode 3, we spoke to Gillian Caroe about what does a Workplace Mediation actually look like in practice.

Gillian Caroe is a leading CEDR Mediator, Trainer and Facilitator. Before becoming a full-time mediator, Gillian had a successful career in international business with one of the world’s top companies. She worked in UK, European and Global roles across a range of business functions in a number of different countries.

Link to 'CEDR's Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation'

Link to Gillian Caroe's Bio

As part of Philip's 'Back-To-Basics' range of highly effective and undervalued negotiation skills, this episode looks at minimal encouragers. These simple techniques go a long way to helping build rapport and getting the other side to start or continue to talk.

Philip Williams is a former Hostage & Crisis Negotiator with the Metropolitan Police and UK Government and CEDR's lead negotiation trainer.

If you would like to submit a negotiation challenge or question for Philip to tackle, email the podcast host Ben at [email protected].

This podcast series on Workplace Mediation accompanies ‘CEDR’s Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation’ which can be accessed below. The series will convene leading workplace mediators to provide practical advice on dispute resolution for those responsible for addressing workplace conflict.

In Episode 2, we spoke to Gillian Caroe about the differences between Employment & Workplace Mediation. Understanding the differences in these processes is essential for ensuring you design a process that best suits the parties and dispute at hand.

Gillian Caroe is a leading CEDR Mediator, Trainer and Facilitator. Before becoming a full-time mediator, Gillian had a successful career in international business with one of the world’s top companies. She worked in UK, European and Global roles across a range of business functions in a number of different countries.

Link to 'CEDR's Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation'  

Link to Gillian Caroe's Bio 

In this podcast, we revisit the purpose of the #askanegotiator series - to encourage you, the listener, to improve your competence as a negotiator.

To this end, we explore how we improve competence in anything but particularly negotiation.

It wouldn't be an #askanegotiator episode without Philip Williams sharing a practical tip for the listeners to try in their everyday life. In this episode, the tip is 'Something Else'. Listen to find out what it entails.

Philip Williams is a former Hostage & Crisis Negotiator with the Metropolitan Police and UK Government and CEDR's lead negotiation trainer.

If you would like to submit a negotiation challenge or question for Philip to tackle, email the podcast host Ben at [email protected].