HOUSE OF MEDIATION
Understand what and who is behind it
The Vision
I perceive the current approach to conflict as highly polarised, with only two options. Either the conflict is not even acknowledged and its existence is denied, or it is considered so controversial that it is deemed unsolvable, leading to a separation of the parties involved. Understandably, these two approaches cause suffering and create neither a space for the development of conflict awareness nor for innovative solutions.
By ‘conflict awareness ’, I mean communicating one’s own differences of interest with the other party in a respectful manner and being open to new perspectives. The latter actually stems from the respect for the other party, empathising with their situation and thereby acknowledging their viewpoint as a possible reality.
Mediation is, therefore, the synthesis of the various realities and perspectives arising from the original conflict situation into a shared future.
HOUSE OF MEDIATION further envisions that such a conflict awareness could enable us to see opportunities for mutual understanding as well as for personal and collective growth within conflicts. Instead of fearing conflicts as we have done in the past, we could also be intrinsically motivated to learn something new from them and welcome them as a source of positive change. Let us begin by: recognising conflicts, addressing them and learning to deal with them professionally.
The expansion of these ideas and their sustainable establishment is the vision of HOUSE OF MEDIATION!
The Logo
HOUSE OF MEDIATION is “brainwork”. From the constructive work with my conflict parties at the mediation round table to the design of the logo.
The Three Arcs
The three arcs represent what I consider to be the three essential factors that determine the long-term success or failure of resolving a conflict through mediation.
- Consensus
- Allpartiality
- Self-determination
The Four Pillars
HOUSE OF MEDIATION stands on four pillars that visualise the driving forces behind the foundation and further development of the company.
- Courage to develop
- Hunger for peace
- Thirst for perfection
- Urge for progress
The Colour Brown
I associate the colour brown with well-being. Just like a roof over your head or a house, brown means stability and security to me as well. Brown is the colour of Mother Earth and we could not live without her.
Mediations are designed according to these principles!
The Slogan
— Crackling conflicts? Clarify constructively! —
HOUSE OF MEDIATION advocates pluralism and, consequently, I believe that the existence of conflicts is inevitable. However, when dealing with conflicts, HOUSE OF MEDIATION condemns destructive escalation through acts of violence and rejects any form of psychological and/or physical harm inflicted upon another living being.
In this sense, it is not the conflict itself that should be condemned, but the actions resulting from the conflict – which ultimately stem from a lack of schooling in our own emotions. Thus, the crackling of a conflict is the spark of a flame that reminds us to continue attending the school of life.
The second part of the slogan, ‘Clarify Constructively’, is intended to encourage us to address conflicts and resolve them with dignity by being courageous and speaking honestly with one another before it is too late!
What has already been achieved?
June 2025
Trademark registration at the DPMA
March 2024
1st Mediation
October 2023
Official Founding of HOUSE OF MEDIATION
September 2023
1st workshop at the Kolpinghaus conference centre in central Munich
How did HOUSE OF MEDIATION come about?
The memoirs of the founder
I used to always want to make the world a better place on a grand scale. To that end, I wondered which profession might give me the greatest influence. At one point, I also wanted to become a polymath, because I thought that with a wealth of knowledge I could achieve my goal. Along the way, I likewise encountered a woman who described herself as a Grey Witch.
At some point, I realised: I cannot change the world on a grand scale, but regardless of my profession, knowledge and/or supernatural abilities, I can set small stones in motion that trigger a domino effect. HOUSE OF MEDIATION, through conflict resolution, is the first of these stones.