Posts Tagged ‘ADR Participants’
Mediation Preparation: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Client to Speak up
Why is mediation preparation important? Mediation allows parties to have a discussion and possibly develop a solution to the dispute. The assistance of a skilled and experienced mediator helps to provide the parties with a facilitator who can assure a neutral environment. Mediators also help both sides explore options and use proven techniques to overcome…
Read MoreFive Suggestions for Neutrals with Culturally Diverse ADR Participants (What Advocates Should Know)
I have always felt that the philosophy or motto of a mediator or arbitrator (simply referred to as a “neutral” in this article) should be the same as those in the medical profession – “First, do no harm”. The reason for this is obvious. A neutral needs to establish trust and credibility from the beginning.…
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