Two new mediate.com articles up today
Worth a read;
Evaluative Mediation Techniques Help Achieve Success by L.A’s Jeff Kichaven
‘A mediator’s evaluations can take as many forms as there are stars in the heavens… the most common are:
1. Ask pointed questions that raise issues or imply answers.
2. Give an analysis of the case, including strengths and weaknesses.
3. Make predictions about likely court results.
Suggest possible resolutions or specific settlements.
4. Apply some pressure…’ [read more]
Summarising by UK’s Alan Sharland from Hillingdon Community Mediation
‘Summarising is the second effective communication skill which forms part of the cyclical process of Listening – Summarising – Questioning that promotes Effective Communication and Effective Conflict Resolution…’ [read more]
From the Mediation Matters Blog of Steve Mehta. Previously, I had discussed the movie Hancock and some negotiating points from it. Here is another point raised in the movie. See...
By Steve MehtaCPR Speaks BlogAccording to the Singapore Convention on Mediation’s website, the Convention is a “multilateral treaty which offers a uniform and efficient framework for the enforcement and invocation of international agreements...
By Bryanna RainwaterIn my 20 years as a judge, I’ve watched as many attorneys tried to resolve their cases through mediation. Now, it’s my turn to take what I’ve observed – and...
By Charles Schneider