When choosing a mediator, it's important to consider not only their professional qualifications but also their personality,problem-solving skills, sense of humor, emotional intelligence, and cultural competence. These qualities can significantly impact the success of the mediation process.
Read MoreMediation is helpful whenever opposing parties are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of their conflict, one another’s desires and perspectives around the issues, and possible mutually beneficial resolutions to the dispute. In part one, Diana explains how mediation helped her name her son and potentially save her marriage.
Read MoreBracketing in mediation, in its many forms, can add another sophisticated and flexible negotiating tool to resolve difficult disputes.
Read MoreProfessional coaching skills can be used in the mediation context as a disruptive process to effectuate conflict resolution. Coaching skills clarify different perspectives, promote active listening, and allow for creative and satisfying solutions in mediations.
Read MoreAlthough statistics indicate a generally high mediation success rate, the lack of ethnic diversity among mediators leaves one wondering if this success rate could be improved.
Read MoreUnlike the trial system, which focuses most often on deciding fault and assigning consequences, mediations focus on the divergence and convergence of personal interests, and the types of solutions that both sides can live with.
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