Dialogue in a Culture of Division and the Dangers of Empty Gestures
In this webinar, lawyers and professionals will learn how to use mediation to counter division and resolve conflict.
29th Oct 2025
Reclaiming Effective Conflict Resolution
In today’s legal and professional landscape, division and mistrust are growing forces. Too often, gestures towards dialogue are symbolic rather than substantive — a tick-box exercise that leaves conflict unresolved and relationships further strained. This webinar explores why mediation matters more than ever, offering a framework for moving beyond empty gestures towards meaningful agreements.
Exploring the concept of the hierarchy of persuasion, we will examine how lawyers and conflict professionals can reclaim the human element at the heart of resolution. The session will highlight practical ways to foster clarity and trust in an era marked by profound uncertainty and fear.
Participants will gain fresh perspectives on the value of mediation, insights into sustaining dialogue across difference, and tools to navigate the dangers of performative conflict resolution.
Mediation is no longer an optional extra: it is an essential skill for the profession to remain credible, effective, and human in divided times.
When: 29 October 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm GMT
Where: Online, Zoom
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