
Blog Posts
Insights and experiences on mediation, conflict resolution, and collaboration.


Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation
In a series of thought-leadership articles launched by SIMI in conjunction with our 10th anniversary, Ms Susan Tay and Mr Christian von Baumbach, both SIMI Certified Mediators, share their thoughts on the important issue of ethical considerations when mediating a dispute.
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Aikido and Mediation
The Japanese martial art of aikido affords the possibility to view and manage conflicts from an interesting perspective. The fundamental principles are learned and experienced through physical training. In the process, physical and mental development are intricately linked and mutually dependent. Engaging in the practice of aikido enables one to gain a great deal of valuable insight into how to deal with conflicts, both physical and verbal.
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Japan International Mediation Center (JIMC Kyoto)
In January 2020, together with Dr. Eva Schwittek, I visited the Japan International Mediation Center (JIMC) in Kyoto and the Kodaiji Temple, where JIMC can offer mediation rooms for international mediations. We were deeply moved and impressed by the wonderful, peaceful atmosphere. This is the perfect place for mediation.
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