Civil Mediation Council (CMC)

The Civil Mediation Council is recruiting a Projects and Partnerships Consultant! We are looking for a new team member who is organised, collaborative, and passionate about helping people work together to advance mediation. You will join a small, friendly team led by CEO Victoria Harris, who believe in the power of mediation to make a difference. This is a flexible, part-time role in a purposeful and growing organisation. Learn more about the role and apply with your CV and cover letter. Applications close 28 November, 5pm. Read the job description: https://lnkd.in/dR4TzBHJ #mediation #disputeresolution #recruiting #purpose #teamwork #joinus

What is next for the Small Claims Mediation Service? At the CMC Conference 2025, representatives from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)’s Small Claims Mediation Service will share how the scheme is working in practice across England and Wales. The session will explore recent developments, settlement trends, and user experiences, offering valuable insight into the growing role of mediation in small claims and what the future might hold for the service. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of thought leadership, insight, and practical tools from across the mediation field. With 11+ CPD hours, access to all recordings, and discounted tickets from £20, the CMC Conference 2025 is not to be missed. Explore the programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/e9ddvPM6 #CMCconference2025 #mediation #ADR #civiljustice #smallclaims #disputeresolution

First Look: Resolving Conflict in Schools – Peer Mediation as a Foundation for Happier, Healthier Futures We’re excited to share an early preview of the cover for the CMC National Evaluation of Peer Mediation, Resolving Conflict in Schools: Peer Mediation as a Foundation for Happier, Healthier Futures. On 13th November, our new CEO Victoria Harris will officially launch this important new report, exploring the impact and outcomes of peer mediation nationwide. "As I step into this role, my vision is for CMC to lead a mediation-first culture in how we resolve disputes — one that promotes a better understanding of mediation and empowers mediators. Working with the next generation is a natural place to spark the culture change we want to see, and it was a joy to see evidence emerge from the new research confirming the benefits of peer mediation that many of us have long observed." said Victoria Harris, CEO, of the Civil Mediation Council. This report was made possible thanks to the contributions of over 300 pupils from 29 schools, who shared their experiences of learning about mediation and putting those skills into practice. We’re also especially grateful to the six peer mediation training providers, including BEHAVIOUR MATTERS LTD, CRESST Conflict Resolution Education, Mediation Hertfordshire, Peacemakers, The Resolution Centre and WMS who worked with the schools to gather data and insights. We are honoured that Lead Judge for ADR for the Judiciary, Lady Justice Sarah Asplin DBE, provided a foreword for the report and we are also deeply grateful to The TCM Group | Putting People First™️ for sponsoring the cost of publishing the report. Join us at the CMC Conference for the official launch of the report, and discover how CMC will use these findings to grow the peer mediation sector and influence policy makers. To receive a digital copy of the report after 12th November, please contact the CMC Secretariat: [email protected].   We are grateful to the support of Analisa Plehn, Ellis Brooks, Ben Harper, Michele Wheeler, Sara Hagel, Libbs Packer, Rob Unwin, Lisa Owen, Leanne Guillen, Lynne Hughes-Williams, Richard Stevens, Polly Walker, Laurel Farrington, Sarah Beckett, Felicity Steadman, David Walker MBE, and David Liddle. #PeerMediation #ConflictResolution #Mediation #Education #ResearchLaunch

In just a fortnight, mediators, lawyers, academics, and professionals from across the field will come together for two afternoons of insight, innovation, and collaboration. This year’s CMC conference will open with a keynote from Lord Neuberger, offering reflections drawn from decades at the highest levels of law and dispute resolution. From the future of AI in mediation to tackling workplace conflict, from ethics in practice to the evolving role of mediation advocates, the CMC Conference 2025 brings leading voices together to explore how we can collaborate for change. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for 11+ CPD hours, access to all recordings, and the opportunity to connect with peers shaping the future of dispute resolution. Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/e9ddvPM6 Explore the programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm #CMCconference2025 #mediation #ADR #disputeresolution #collaborateforchange #civiljustice #mediationconference

How is AI reshaping commercial mediation? At the CMC Conference 2025, an expert panel featuring David Blayney KC, Eve-Christie Vermynck, Helen Dodds, and Stuart Chapman will explore how AI is already influencing mediation practice, from preparation to process, and what it means for confidentiality, ethics, and the role of the mediator. Drawing on their diverse experience across law, technology, governance, and mediation, the panellists will discuss both the challenges and the opportunities that AI presents for mediators and legal professionals alike. Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or already integrating it into your work, this session will offer valuable insights to help you navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of thought leadership, insight, and practical tools from across the mediation field. With 11+ CPD hours, full access to recordings, and discounted tickets from £20, the CMC Conference 2025 is not to be missed. Explore the programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/e9ddvPM6 #CMCconference2025 #mediation #ADR #AI #artificialintelligence #technology #ethics #disputeresolution #commercialmediation

How can UK workplaces move from conflict to collaboration? At the CMC Conference 2025, Dionne Dury, Chair of the CMC Workplace & Employment Group, will lead a powerful panel discussion on the true cost of workplace conflict and what it will take to create lasting change. Joined by Kevin Rowan from Acas, Rachel Suff from CIPD, Professor Richard Saundry from University of Westminster, and Award winning mediator Marie Coombes (CMGR FCMI, MBA), the panel will explore how organisations and policymakers can foster a culture of constructive dialogue over confrontation. Discover what must shift to build healthier, more resilient workplaces through mediation and alternative approaches to dispute resolution. Join us online on 12 & 13 November for two afternoons of thought leadership, insight, and practical tools from across the mediation field. With 11+ CPD hours, full access to recordings, and discounted tickets from £20, the CMC Conference 2025 is not to be missed. Explore the programme: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/e9ddvPM6 #CMCconference2025 #mediation #workplaceconflict #employmentrelations #ADR #disputeresolution #leadership #workplace

If you haven't reserved your spot yet, there is still time to join today’s Mediation in Session webinar. The CMC Commercial Working Group will be exploring ethical dilemmas in commercial mediation, how they arise, how to approach them, and what integrity looks like in practice. This interactive lunchtime session, starting at 12pm on Zoom, offers a chance to exchange experiences with fellow mediators and reflect on real-world challenges in a supportive setting. Join the discussion: If you have not reserved your spot yet, there is still time to join today’s Mediation in Session webinar. The CMC Commercial Working Group will be exploring ethical dilemmas in commercial mediation, how they arise, how to approach them, and what integrity looks like in practice. This interactive lunchtime session, starting at 12pm on Zoom, offers a chance to exchange experiences with fellow mediators and reflect on real-world challenges in a supportive setting. Join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/dws6dHNS #mediation #disputeresolution #commercialmediation #ethics #discussion #workinggroup #MediationinSession

The next ADR Researchers Network meeting will take place on Wednesday, 22 October, 12.30-1.30pm. Dr Bill Holohan SC and Dr Banke Olagbegi-Oloba, Ph.D, MCArb, FICMC will share insights from their ongoing research on mediation, including Banke’s comparative study on the impact of court-connected ADR on civil justice in Nigeria, South Africa, and the United States. Both speakers will also feature in the ADR Academic Research Showcase at the upcoming CMC Conference 2025, where researchers from across the field will present new findings shaping the future of mediation and dispute resolution. To join the ADR Researchers Network or attend the upcoming meeting, please email: [email protected] To learn more about the CMC Conference: https://lnkd.in/dv2C6MSm #mediation #ADR #research #disputeresolution #academia #mediationresearch #academics #ADRresearch

🚀 Introducing the New Workplace Mediator Launch Pad – Your Pathway to Mediation Success   Following the great response to our Commercial and Civil Mediator Launch Pad scheme this year, we’re thrilled to be able to widen the Launch Pad scheme to our new Workplace mediators! We heard a call for more support for recently accredited mediators entering the profession, and we’re delivering.   If you’re a CMC Registered Mediator with 1 to 5 workplace mediations under your belt, you’re invited to join our new Workplace Mediator Launch Pad program. Recognising the varied career paths of the workplace mediators, mediators who are new to private practice as a workplace mediator but have experience working in house using mediation skills are welcome to apply.   Over 6 months, a senior CMC mediator will guide your small cohort through monthly Zoom meetups, focusing on developing and testing your workplace mediation skills and practice. This is your opportunity to widen your thinking and build connections with peers at the same stage in your mediator journey.   Ready to take the next step? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/drV6MQ7k #MediatorLaunchPad #workplace #mediation #disputeresolution #professionaldevelopment #LaunchPad #career #CivilMediationCouncil

Mediation Clinic at University of Strathclyde will host the Global Mediation Clinics Conference 2025 on Monday, 20 October, 11-1pm. Founded over a decade ago as part of Strathclyde’s LLM/MSc in Mediation and Conflict Resolution, the Clinic has become a leading model for academic and practical mediation training, now delivering government-funded mediation across the majority of Scotland’s courts. The online conference will bring together delegates from Australia, Georgia, the UK, India and South Africa to share insights on topics such as Clinic Research in Mediation, The Journey of Students in Mediation, and Navigating Cultural Expectations in Mediation. Speakers include Jill Howieson, Nina Gersamia, Dr Deborah Cunninghame Graham, Fiza Mehraj, and Ivor Heyman. Pauline McKay, the Clinic's Co-ordinator, and Charlie Irvine, its Founder and Director, spoke at last year’s CMC Conference about the Mediation Clinic’s success and its innovative model of mediation learning and practice. Sign up via Doodle to receive joining details: https://lnkd.in/dhc2rWis #mediation #mediationclinics #academicmediation #disputeresolution #legaleducation #ADR #strathclyde #civiljustice