We all agree that there are different approaches to the practice of mediation but why does it matter which approach we use? Who cares which approach we use?

How do we determine whether we're acting consistent with the values of mediation or not. In fact, what are the values of mediation?

Many would consider my guest as one of the leaders in the field of mediation. He's a professor of communication at Temple University in Philadelphia and has a PhD in communication from the University of Wisconsin and served on the faculty of the University of Michigan prior to his appointment at Temple. He conducts research and teaches in the area of conflict management, mediation, group process and decision making.

He's worked extensively as a third party intervenor and mediator in organisational community and family disputes. He's been the programme chair for the National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution and has helped to establish several major conflict intervention programmes.
He's also published extensively in the area of communication, conflict and mediation and most notably his book, 'The Promise of Mediation: Responding to Conflict Through Empowerment and Recognition' with Robert Bush, has inspired many mediators, including myself, to develop their thinking and their practice.

I feel very privileged to have this opportunity to welcome Joseph Folger onto Mediator Academy.

*Warning - some people might find Aled's tank-top offensive!

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