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The Risks of the Increase in Mediation Specializations

This video is presented as part of Mediate.com’s 25th Anniversary Conference.

Peter Adler speaks of the negatives that come with the increase of specializations in the mediation field; mediation will become more rigid, rule-bound, and will develop professional castes and classes.

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Peter Adler

Peter Adler, PhD is a partner in GUILD Consulting specializing in foresight, strategy and troubleshooting. He is the former President and CEO of The Keystone Center and has held executive positions with the Hawaii Supreme Court, the Hawaii Justice Foundation, and Neighborhood Justice Center of Honolulu. Peter can also be… MORE >

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