Dispute Resolution Agency

21/10/2026

New post: AI Ethics for Mediators: A Practical Guide to Responsible Use - a clear, practical roadmap for using AI safely in mediation. Learn about client preparation, confidentiality, data privacy, safeguards and a suggested Agreement to Mediate clause. Read more: https://wix.to/XHoqSF3

A practical guide to AI ethics for mediators, covering client use, confidentiality, data privacy and a suggested AI clause for your Agreement to Mediate.

15/10/2026

Starting or scaling a mediation practice? Discover a clear, practical strategy to find clients, apply commercial logic and build a sustainable practice. Read our new guide: How to Build a Mediation Practice - 5-minute read.

Dive in: https://wix.to/1xl2LyD

Starting out or scaling up? Discover how a clear strategy helps mediators identify clients, apply commercial logic and build a sustainable practice.

12/10/2026

- are you ready for paid clients? If you're not, this programme is for you!

Practice Ready Programme: https://www.disputeresolutionagency.co.uk/practice-readiness-programme

Join a single session, perhaps two, or the whole three month support programme.

We have a couple of subsidised places available for October and November. Follow the link and register your information.

06/10/2026

Want more mediation referrals from LinkedIn? Discover practical, proven tips to improve your visibility, build professional relationships and turn connections into work. Read the guide from The DRA and start using LinkedIn strategically for your mediation practice. Read more: https://wix.to/TzXCZw4

How to improve your visibility, develop professional relationships and create opportunities for mediation work.LinkedIn can be a valuable tool for mediators. It gives you a place to demonstrate your knowledge, connect with potential clients and referrers, and help people understand when your service...

03/10/2026

New blog: Experience Building For Mediators - top tips from The DRA Team to help newly qualified mediators find work, build confidence and present themselves professionally. Read practical strategies for networking, gaining experience and making your first client connections. Read more: https://wix.to/pCD0l1G

Qualifying as a mediator is a significant achievement. Finding your first opportunities to use those skills, however, can require patience, initiative and a clear plan. Senior practitioners need to understand what you can offer, while potential clients need confidence in your professionalism. Buildi...

02/10/2026

Struggling to sum up your mediation experience in a few sentences? Our mini-guide helps mediators, new and experienced, craft a clear, compelling professional bio and digital profile that attracts the right clients and referrals. Read practical tips on bios, mediator-focused CVs, and LinkedIn updates. Read more: https://wix.to/V45mgDw

How do you introduce yourself as a mediator? It sounds straightforward, but finding the right words can be surprisingly difficult. Newer practitioners may feel they have little to say, while experienced mediators can struggle to condense years of work into something people will actually read. In bot...

28/09/2026

We’re pleased to introduce the refreshed Colin Bourne Mediator brand and new website.

Colin has spent more than four decades working with people in negotiation and dispute resolution. His career as a trade union officer and employment barrister, together with his mediation training, gives him a considered perspective on workplace and commercial conflict.

What comes through when speaking with Colin is the care he takes to understand a dispute before trying to move it forward. His approach is calm, persistent and grounded in listening to the people involved.

We’ve worked with Colin to refresh his brand, build his website and LinkedIn page, and shape a 12-month plan for his practice. We’re continuing to support him with content, prospecting and business development. We’re proud to play a part in making his experience easier for clients and referrers to discover.

Learn more about Colin and his approach: https://www.cpbmediator.co.uk/

Experienced CEDR-accredited mediator Colin Bourne helps businesses, professionals and individuals resolve commercial, workplace and complex disputes.

18/09/2026

Reflective practice can transform your mediation work — capture those small moments that teach the most. Read our short guide on what to record and how to learn from each session. 5-minute read from The DRA Team. https://wix.to/ZUKzMhH

Think back to your most recent mediation. Was there a moment when a question helped someone see the dispute differently? Did you find yourself unsure whether to intervene, or notice that the conversation changed after a pause?Those moments are easy to lose once the next case begins. Reflective pract...

07/09/2026

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Sending a huge good luck to all the participants starting their Align Mediation course today! We are so excited to see you develop these vital skills. If you are looking to enhance your own professional toolkit, check out our upcoming training dates. What mediation skill are you most looking forward to learning? https://wix.to/VruKIkV

07/09/2026

Ready to become a skilled ADR mediator? Join the Hunt ADR Mediator Development Programme (40 Hours) — a comprehensive live online course running 19–23 October 2026 (09:00–17:00 BST). Build practical mediation skills, learn best practice and gain confidence to handle disputes effectively. Secure your spot now: https://wix.to/sWHtcJe