James Taylor

James Taylor spent close to twenty years in the educational sector as a secondary

school teacher and later a deputy headmaster. He has an Honours Degree in

Educational Leadership and Management (UJ) and he is a Gordon’s Institute of

Business Science Social Entrepreneurship graduate. His experiences in the

educational and NPO sectors have seen him develop an extensive understanding of

operational processes and project management, as well as being involved in various

disciplinary processes and hearings.

James is the founder of Conflictology, based in KwaZulu Natal, where he now works

full time as a mediator and conflict coach. James mediates commercial, workplace

and family disputes. He has been a qualified commercial mediator through CEDR

since 2011.

He is passionate about education and training, and he is involved in various projects

and initiatives that focus on improving adults and children’s ability to manage conflict

more effectively. He is currently working with Conflict Dynamics on the Peacemaker

project.

James utilises a relaxed, people-centred approach to conflict resolution and training,

to ensure the best possible experiences for those he works with.