Articles and News for Mediators

Elizabeth Rosa February 2026 Reflective practice is a process for mediators to reflect on how they have applied the mediation model and skills to real life situations. It involves the mediator reflecting on what went well and what didn’t, and their thoughts on what could help next time. It also is an opportunity for the mediator to consider how they felt in the moment. It is a time for the mediator to reflect on the qualities they have as a mediator and the strengths they bri

December 2025 Elizabeth Rosa  The new standards for mediators, known as AMDRAS (Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards) “the Standards” came into effect in July 2025 after a transitional period from July 2024. The Standards indicate that an AMDRAS mediator must complete 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every two years. Within the CPD requirements, there are a number of categories in which the hours can be completed, of which o

October 2023 For many of us, we may be flying solo as a mediator. We are finding our own clients and working on our own. Some mediations...

September 2023 So, you want to be a mediator? It is exciting to consider the work ahead – using your skills to assist people to...

Part 3: Challenges in Workplace Mediation June 2023 This article is the last of a series of three articles about how workplace mediation...

Part 2: My approach to conducting a workplace mediation This article is the second part of a series of three articles about how...

Part 1 : The Unique Features of Workplace Mediation. While visiting Tasmania recently, I gave a talk to mediators at the Resolution...

Elizabeth Rosa, Founder and Principal, Resolve at Work When individuals take part in a mediation they expect certain things from the...

Elizabeth Rosa, Founder and Principal, Resolve at Work You may have always sought out a career in mediation, or you may be considering a...

Elizabeth Rosa, Founder and Principal, Resolve at Work I spend a lot of time in my roles, as a mediator, a trainer and a lecturer,...