Insights and experiences on mediation, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
On 8 May 2026, together with my colleagues from MiKK e.V., I held a workshop at the Singapore Embassy on the fundamentals of mediation and the communication technique of Active Listening – with around 50 participants from more than 20 embassies.
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In this interview, experienced mediator Christoph Paul shares insights into his work with family businesses. He illustrates the opportunities mediation offers for family businesses to reconcile the various aspects of family and enterprise – for example, to meaningfully manage succession.
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Our new Singapore Desk with PracticeForte Advisory connects Europe and Asia.
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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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Each mediation follows a logical, proven structure. This way you will be guided step by step towards a sustainable solution.
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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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As of this month, I am an official partner of PracticeForte Advisory in Singapore. PracticeForte supports and advises families and companies on legal and financial issues, among other things, and organizes mediations.
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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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