INKOVEMA Podcast „Well through time“
#139 – Professionalism and pragmatism in mediation
Identity characteristics of mediators in questions of mediation? – and their impact on practice
In conversation with Thomas Robrecht
Well through time. The podcast about mediation, conflict coaching and organisational consulting.
Thomas Robrecht, Organisational consultant, trainer, coach and mediator, founder of teamfixx®, a method to get quarrelling teams back to work within 3 hours.
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Pragmatism in mediation
Pragmatism is a philosophy that focuses on practical effects and benefits. It favours approaches that work and bring benefits rather than relying solely on theories. In philosophy, pragmatism understands truth and knowledge on the basis of their practical applicability.
When applied to the professionalisation of conflict mediation, pragmatism means that effective and practical strategies for resolving conflicts are preferred rather than relying first and foremost on theories of conflict resolution. Conflict mediators are well advised to act pragmatically and apply strategies that work in practice and thus lead to positive results.
In addition, the pragmatic philosophy could encourage conflict mediation work to explore and implement new techniques and approaches that may prove useful, even if they do not conform to traditional ideas. This is because pragmatism emphasises the importance of constantly adapting and improving strategies based on their actual results in practice. This approach could make conflict mediation work more effective and professional.
TEAMFIXX according to Thomas Robrecht
Conflict resolution in three hours? On the basis of three conditions!
- Transparent objectives of the client
- Consistent orders from all parties involved
- Active willingness of all participants to follow up
Thank you for this podcast episode! Mr Robrecht's positioning on pragmatism is a relief for me. Just do it and find out what the mediants (really) need. And yes, it doesn't always need the revelation of the deepest soul to resolve the conflict. It can also be more superficial. My experience confirms exactly that. THANK YOU! for speaking out.
Exactly! Thanks for the honest feedback!