One key benefit for mediators who participate in our online mediation simulations via Skype is discovering that the mediation theory and method they learned during their training are just “one” – not “the only” – theory and method.

For this reason, we have posted on our website 2 videos of a workplace discrimination case mediated (very differently) by a facilitative and a transformative mediator - http://goo.gl/Jh44h

Keep in mind that the goal of our ACR Hawai pilot project Virtual Mediation Lab is not to grade mediation methods. We just want to help mediators become more conscious and reflective about their practice and, for example, be fully aware of the assumptions they are making about mediation and their role as mediator. If you are interested to learn more about this need to become more reflective you can read:

>> Michael Lang's article “Becoming Reflective Practitioners” - http://goo.gl/MBo0X
>> “The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice”, a book written by Michael D. Lang and Alison Taylor - http://goo.gl/Bc5Bm

Giuseppe Leone