THE MEDIATION MINUTE: Insights on Alternative Dispute Resolution is
a compilation of articles about the process, strategy and psychology of
successful mediations. The topics are varied and hopefully some of the
discussion points will assist both lawyer-advocates and other mediators
to consider issues that may assist them in achieving better outcomes
in their next mediation.
At the end of the day, the concepts of self-determination, confidentiality
and communication are the bedrock of any mediation or negotiation
effort. If those tenets are followed, the opportunity to use a third party
neutral to help disputing parties reach a resolution of their differences
should result in a positive closure to the pending conflict.
If you are a mediator, you are helping people (businesses are people too!)
resolve their problems. That's a big responsibility and must be carefully
managed with professionalism and ethical consideration.
