The Art of Mediation: Insights from an Inspiring Indonesian Experience
In November and December, I had the privilege of visiting Indonesia on a field trip alongside my great mediator colleagues, Kjell and Reinert, from Norway. Our journey had a clear purpose: to deepen our understanding of Indonesia’s unique approach to mediation and to share our Nordic approach as speakers at the Mediation Summit in Jakarta. Every visit was a source of immense inspiration, challenging and enriching our perspectives as we navigated the vibrant cultural landscape.
During our visit, we had the privilege of meeting with colleagues from various institutions, including the Supreme Court, the Islamic Court, and the Civil Court. We also engaged with professionals from the Women and Children Protection Center, village mediators, Bhayangkara University, and Women Mediators. We even attended the grand opening of Indonesia’s first Coffee Mediation Café—a unique and inspiring initiative.
One thing became unmistakably clear: there is something intrinsic to Indonesian culture that makes mediation a natural and deeply ingrained practice across both the private and public sectors. The country has made remarkable strides in professionalizing mediation and enhancing mediator education. In some cases, mediation serves as a preferred alternative to the formal court system, while in others, it has been specifically developed to address particular conflict areas. A warm and special thank you to Indonesian Dispute Board. We are looking forward to more knowledge exchange with the Indonesian people in the future.
3 Podcasts for the Book – Constructive Conflicts, Coaching Conversations, and Trustful Relationships
Constructive Conflicts – Coaching Conversations and Trustful Relationships is a unique professional book on how to handle workplace conflicts.
In this podcast, author Gitte Svanholm guides you through the book’s three key sections. She does so in conversation with supervisor and dialogue coach Michael Stig Ørbech and organisational psychology consultant and mediator Tudi Langkjær Larsen. You’ll gain practical tools to turn conflicts into constructive opportunities, learn how to ask better questions and listen more effectively, and discover ways to build trustful relationships.
Setting new and ambitious goals for Energy Management
A joyful and ambitious workshop - setting new goals for energy management and joy at work in a fast growing global organization. The workshop was among others inspired by the work of Tony Schwartz who draws our attention to the difference between time management and energy management. The core problem with working longer hours is that time is a finite resource. Energy is a different story. It has four wellsprings: the body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Each can be expanded and renewed.
Why Lego and Joy at Work fits so well together
Most people associate Lego with a joyful time we had as a child. When setting new goals and strategies for joy at work, which can be a very abstract discussion, what works really well is to ‘build’ your joy at work now and in the future. It is simply more fun and when we are having fun it typically gives access to more creative thoughts and ideas.
This guide was created in collaboration with Lederne Kompetencecenter and is based, among other things, on my daily conversations with leaders, as well as a series of insightful interviews with leaders across various industries.
The guide is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on how to motivate your employees, while the second part explores how to keep yourself motivated. After all, if you as a leader are not motivated, you can be sure that your employees won’t be either.
The guide is unfortunately only written in Danish.
PODCAST – 7 Great Tips for Motivation
LISTEN to or READ the article from Lederstof.dk, where I provide insights on 7 key tips for motivating employees.
The article and podcast are unfortunately only in Danish
When I was asked at the turn of 2020 to share my perspective on leadership trends and challenges, we had no idea what lay ahead in terms of leadership challenges brought by the COVID-19 lockdowns. While some key focus areas remain relevant, others have taken a backseat to make way for new and more urgent leadership tasks.
Read more about leadershipstrends in the article. Unfortunately it is only written in Danish.
I don’t know how you think outside the box and into the future—but for me, it starts with listening to the leaders I meet along the way. When I hear the same challenges echoed across different industries, it signals that there may be structural factors at play. At the same time, I strive to stay updated on the forces shaping the systems and structures we operate within—factors that can spark both enthusiasm and concern among employees.
Just five years ago, neuroscience—think neuromarketing, the brain, and emotions—was at the center of our focus. Then came robotics, a technology we had to learn to ‘embrace,’ for better or worse. Today, the vast possibilities of AI present us with new ethical dilemmas to navigate.
Curie is one of the best networks I have joined, that can bring fresh inspiration by highlighting the latest trends in technology, business development, and innovation. Curious? Try searching ‘Sustainable Leadership’ too!
