Mediators' Institute of Ireland

Tomorrow Lunchtime talk. Free 1 CPD point.

How Christmas lights helped guerillas put down their guns. Jose Miguel Sokoloff -

Join the Mediators' Institute of Irelands TED Talk lunchtime Club and find out how this video is relevant for mediators and mediation.

Tuesday 19th of November online 1.00pm online. 1 CPD point, all welcome. Free Register here: clr.ie/137293

Photos from the MII Annual Conference 2024

am delighted to inform our members that we have appointed a new CEO, Sue Cogan. Sue joined us on Monday the 2nd of September 2024.

Sue is a senior NGO executive with experience in strategy, leadership, quality assurance, operations, people management, and innovation. She has a Higher Diploma in Conflict, Dispute, Resolution Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an Executive MBA from Trinity College Dublin. Sue has worked in various roles at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) from 2013 to 2021, including Head of Service Nationwide and Area Manager for the Assisted Living Service. Currently, she is working as a consultant for Community Sector Support (CSS) and is a trustee for the Irish Online Giving Foundation. Sue has a range of competencies including charity, trustee, board member, healthcare, and disability. She has a strong educational background with multiple degrees and professional qualifications. She also has experience in developing digital products and utilising technology for innovative solutions. She has experience in securing funding for social enterprise projects, working with donor funds and managing budgets for marketing activities.

Over the next few months, I look forward to you meeting with Sue, including at our conference in Belfast in October.

Ber Barry Murray, President MII

MII TED Talk Club - Dylan Marron: Empathy is not Endorsement - Video Now Available

We had a great discussion on Tuesday about the Dylan Marron presentation. Anna Doyle considered it an almost perfect video on how NOT to mediate - what Dylan did by approaching his online trolls and recording their conversations was not particularly VICS: voluntary, independent, confidential or self-determining.

But there were many lessons that could be applied by mediators, such as...

There are different ways to respond to being called derogatory names, such as beta male, snowflake, and cuck. Not all of them will make you feel better.
Sometimes you need to let the anger out and allow parties to vent.
Shutting down opposing viewpoints is only supported by your supporters.
Anger is a mediator's friend - we can explore what's behind the anger.
Providing opportunities for reflection can lead to reconciliation.
People can move from monologue to dialogue if we provide the safe space for them to speak, listen and hear.

Many thanks to our panel of Anna Doyle, Avril Sheridan, and Andrea O'Neill, and to our chair, Scott Alexander. Watch the video recording
All are welcome to our TED Talks Club, not only MII members, so please spread the word and share the link. Our next meeting is on 16th July at 13.00 GMT on Zoom

MII TED Talk Club: Interesting Videos for Mediators Recording of discussion on Empathy is not Endorsement and details of our next talk. - MII We had a great discussion on Tuesday about the Dylan Marron presentation Empathy is not Endorsement and found lessons that can be applied by mediators.

SETTING UP A COMMUNITY MEDIATION PROJECT 26th June at 18.30
6 June 2024
Join us for an insightful Webinar “Setting Up A Community Mediation Project” where we can explore the essential steps and best practices to start up a successful mediation initiative in your community.

Date; Wednesday 26th June 2024

Time; 6.30pm to 8pm ON ZOOM

Whether you’re a community leader, a mediator or simply interested in conflict resolution, this webinar will explore the history, progression and barriers to setting up a project with those experienced in the area of community mediation. We will also be joined by those who are taking the initial steps to set up a project in their community.
Further information and registration on:

SETTING UP A COMMUNITY MEDIATION PROJECT 26th June at 18.30 - MII Join us for an insightful Webinar “Setting Up A Community Mediation Project” where we can explore the essential steps and best practices to start up a successful mediation initiative in your community. Date; Wednesday 26th June 2024 Time; 6.30pm to 8pm ON ZOOM Whether you’re a community leader...

Booking is now open for the MII Annual Conference in Belfast.

October 18th and 19th sees the return of the annual conference for mediators on the island of Ireland – bigger than last year, full of practical lessons and learning points, and relevant to all mediators, regardless of your specialist sector or particular perspective.
And, for the first time in the MII’s history, we’re holding the conference in Belfast, the scene of much conflict and resolution over the past 50+ years. It’s now home to many examples of creative perspective-sharing and a variety of positive peace initiatives. So, lots of learning for mediators even before we look at the programme…
All of our speakers have been asked to share insights that will be of value to all mediators, so that delegates will gain knowledge from every session that may be applied by them in which ever sector they operate.
https://www.themii.ie/mii-annual-conference-2024-broadening-our-perspective-on-mediation-2/

Exciting New Opportunity
The Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII), a not for profit organisation, dedicated to advancing the practice of mediation in Ireland, is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer who will drive the mission, vision, culture and strategic direction of the MII, together with its implementation. The CEO will have responsibilities for leading and managing the effectiveness of the Institute and drive the operations of the Institute. The CEO will liaise with the MII Executive and Council members and report to the President of the MII. For more
information on MII, detailed job description and how to apply visit

Invitation to apply for MII CEO post | MII The MII was founded on our belief in the practice of Mediation and the recognition that Ireland needed a professional body to raise awareness and standards in this emerging area.

Today the

is launching its new call back service for its Family Mediation Service to families who are divorcing, separating or living apart.

Join us for our Ted Talk Club. Our first meeting will be on 16th January 2024 at 1.00 pm (GMT) and our video will be Julia Dhar: How to disagree productively and find common ground.

All welcome. Register here to receive the Zoom link:

https://lnkd.in/exZkh-7Z


MII TED Talk Club: Interesting Videos for Mediators

The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland is starting a TED Talk Club for MII members and others with an interest in dispute resolution, the structure being a fairly simple one:
* We will hold a Zoom meeting at lunchtime on the third Tuesday of every month.
* We will introduce a relevant video and watch same (most are 10-15 minutes long).
* We will discuss with a small panel and the audience their thoughts on the video and how it, or the lessons contained therein, might be used by mediators.
* We will repeat each month, with a different video and panel.

Our first meeting will be on 16th January 2024 at 1.00 pm and our video will be…

Julia Dhar: How to disagree productively and find common ground.

Some days, it feels like the only thing we can agree on is that we can't agree -- on anything. Drawing on her background as a world debate champion, Julia Dhar offers three techniques to reshape the way we talk to each other so we can start disagreeing productively and finding common ground -- over family dinners, during work meetings and in our national conversations.

Everyone is welcome to join the MII TED Talk Club, not just MII members, so feel free to spread the word.

Our first panel members will be Ber Barry-Murray, Bob Cree-Hay and Anna Doyle and the session will be chaired by Scott Alexander.

Register for the webinar via this link:
https://lnkd.in/exZkh-7Z

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