Cooper Mediation is immensely proud of the success of our annual Vancestock event. A night of music that serves a dual purpose as a fundraiser benefiting the Trails Youth Initiative, it has quickly become a much anticipated event for Toronto-area music lovers. We will continue...
Psychologists have conducted numerous studies to understand and explain why we are influenced by certain triggers. One of the top names in the field, Robert Cialdini, has distilled this work into six easy-to-understand principles of influence: liking; authority; social proof; reciprocity; consistency; and, scarcity. In this...
Cooper Mediation Inc. is pleased to announce that Toronto mediator Jonathan T. Cooper has been inducted as a Fellow into the International Academy of Mediators (IAM). The IAM is an organization consisting of the most successful commercial mediators in the world. Membership is by invitation...
In horse racing, there is a popular expression, “different horses for different courses.” Some horses run well in mud; others on turf; some don’t run well anywhere and find themselves facing their mortality sooner than they might expect. This concept applies equally to mediation. There are many ways mediators and...
[gallery size="medium" link="none" ids="2702,2703,2704,2705,2706" orderby="rand"] Please Consider Making a Donation to Vancestock VIII Trails Youth Initiative and Cooper Mediation send out our heartfelt thanks for all the support of this year's edition of Vancestock which has raised over $28,000 thus far. Over 8 years, we have raised...
Another summer has come and gone. As we head into the fourth quarter of 2019 - the home stretch - we'd like to offer five tips for surviving another busy season. Keep Your Eye On The Prize.Remember that at the end of the road, there...
When I meet with people who are frequently involved in mediations in a variety of roles, we often talk shop and discuss trends in the profession. After conferring with my colleagues, both at Cooper Mediation and generally in the personal injury and insurance practice areas,...
Our story begins with Vance Cooper transitioning out of his legal practice to focus on mediation. Building a strong reputation for his tact and ability to handle complex matters, he became a much sought-after mediator. Serving as a trusted mentor to Jon Cooper and Logan Cooper, who...
Everybody makes mistakes. That’s why they put erasers on pencils. Of course, when we make mistakes, we hope they’re small ones that no one will notice or that won’t take much time or money to fix. Unfortunately, mistakes in mediation can be costly, waste the participants’...
Originally published as a paper, read in full [PDF]. Imagine staring up at the flight board at the departure gate in a airport. You’d hope to see the list of flights awash in green lettering saying “On time.” But if you cast your eyes up and...