The Bottom Line
October 23, 2023
Should you tell your mediator your bottom line? This post from an experienced mediator explores that question.
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Mediation: Having a Difficult Conversation
September 10, 2022
One of the best mediators I have worked with describes the mediator’s role as helping people have difficult conversations. I don’t use that line in
Understanding the Mediator’s Role
September 4, 2022
Facilitative vs. Evaluative Mediation In late July, I spoke to the ABA Forum on Construction as part of a panel on how to be a
Mediators’ Role When Lawyers Are From Mars And Clients Are From Venus
January 11, 2022
I recently read this interesting article by Professor John Lande on how mediators can help bridge the communication gap between a lawyer and his or
Exploring Neutrality: A Narrative Approach
April 4, 2020
Neutrality and perhaps as important the perception of neutrality is one of the most precious assets a mediator brings to a mediation. In facilitative and
How About Making Mediators More Stupid?
April 3, 2020
I recently read an interesting article by a mediation trainer suggesting that he actively encourages new mediators to become “more stupid.” In the article, Michael
Does Narrative Mediation Have A Role In Civil Case Mediation?
March 16, 2020
As briefly described in a previous post, I have been studying a mediation model called narrative mediation and implementing some of its techniques in my
Narrative Mediation
January 11, 2019
For the past 18 months or so, I have been studying and trying to implement in my mediation practice, techniques from a “discipline” called Narrative
Guided Choice Mediation: Nuts and Bolts
August 23, 2016
This post is part of our Guided Choice Mediation series, where we explore what it is, why it improves on traditional mediation, and how it works. Guided
Exciting New Alternatives For Claims Resolution
June 15, 2016
Resolving commercial and construction disputes is expensive. According to one source, 98% of commercial disputes are resolved prior to trial or arbitration. However, most are
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