The Mediator’s Mindset: A Mental Model for Success

What distinguishes a successful mediator from a simply well-trained professional? Which approaches, beliefs, and professional attitudes help mediators effectively navigate complex conflicts, support parties throughout the dialogue process, and facilitate mutually acceptable agreements?

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore mediation through the lens of the mediator’s professional mindset. The discussion will focus on the internal models that help mediators work with uncertainty, emotions, challenging negotiations, and multi-layered conflicts. Particular attention will be given to how a mediator’s professional perspective is developed and which skills and approaches contribute to a successful practice.

The speaker will share insights from many years of experience in commercial mediation and discuss the principles that help mediators effectively guide parties toward mutually beneficial solutions.

Event Information

Date: June 10, 2026

Time: 17:30–18:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

Speaker

Bruce Edwards - one of the first commercial mediators in the United States, with more than 35 years of professional mediation experience. Co-founder of JAMS and the Edwards Mediation Academy, currently practicing mediation at Signature Resolution.

Who Will Benefit from the Event?

The session will be valuable for mediators, lawyers, attorneys, negotiators, mediation trainers, and everyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the mediator’s professional mindset and developing their own conflict resolution practice.

The event is organized by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation in partnership with the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) and with the financial support of the European Union within the framework of the EU Project "CONSENT".