TCM Appoints Three Mediation Interns to Support Industry Research

Welcome to our new research interns

TCM is delighted to welcome three research interns to our growing team. With guidance and experience from our Founder and Director, David Liddle, the interns will contribute significant evidence to the benefits and impact of mediation within the UK.

Over the past 12 months TCM has transformed from a small mediation consultancy relying predominantly on freelance mediators and trainers to a medium sized boutique management consultancy with full time team of expert mediators and trainers. To consolidate our good work within the ADR industry and make available opportunities to gain experience,  the TCM group opens its doors to our three research interns.

Each intern benefits by having opportunities to attend our accredited mediation training; by having access to high level coaching; and by shadowing our team of mediators.

TCM has been running an internship programme for several years and many of our interns have gone on to join our team as full time employees or associates.

Meet the research team

Meghan Arlinghaus (Research Intern)	Meghan is a Masters Student at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and is completing a degree in Dispute and Conflict Resolution. Meghan is excited about joining the TCM team and will be examining the hypothesis of "How Internal Mediation Schemes represent good value for money".
Polly Walker (Research Intern)	Polly started her career as a primary school teacher. She gained her accreditation as a mediator in 2007. From experience, Polly is well skilled to deal with challenging situations and conflict. Polly's research project will cover the "Advantages of training managers in mediation skills"- Examining the tangible and intangible results. Polly is also trained in restorative practices.
Leanne Schroeder (Research Intern)	Leanne is an accredited mediator and has had extensive academic and practical experience within the legal industry. Leanne's research project will focus on the "Attitude to Mediation by In-house Lawyers"

As we celebrate a new phase of white papers to prove the worth of mediation within UK businesses, the TCM Group is also proud to announce our new and improved administrative team. They will be responsible for supporting and managing the smooth running of our mediations and trainings.

Meet the Administration Team

Kirti Parekh	Kirti  holds a Diploma in Secretarial Course. She previously worked for big corporations like the BBC and Siemens to effectively administer and manage several projects. Kirti also enjoys working with children and was once a school governor. Kirti undertook a Reading Partnership program to show her support and dedication to working with communities
Daniel Boatswain	Daniel is a B.S.c (Hons) graduate in Culinary Arts Management. He is an experienced administration professional and he will be responsible for supporting TCM's Dispute Resolution Advisers and Trainers.