Friday 29 November 2013

MEDIATION PREPARATION

Preparation is critical for each Mediation process. This is because each process is unique. What then constitutes Mediation Preparation (MP) for me? The following are some of the 'steps':

*I familiarise myself with the subject matter of the dispute via intensive research. I could even seek the advice of a Pharmacist, for example, if the matter has to do with wrong prescription or fake drugs.
*Have 'pre-meeting', not necessarily 'caucus' meeting with each of the parties if and when necessary.
*Inspect the ambiance of the Mediation room for any potentially distracting elements.
*Find out about the personalities involved in the dispute to see if there is 'balance of power' or lack of it.

This list is not exhaustive, but could constitute the beginning of MP.


Related Links

*Mediation: An introduction    https://www.americanbar.org/groups/publications/gp_solo/2021/jan-feb/mediation-introduction/
*Mediation preparation: So you've been contacted about a Mediation. What next?    tinyurl.com/vjhnk2ty
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*Active listening: Listening perspectives   www.truenorthresources.com/.../2016/11/28/active-listening.../
*3 simple strategies to become a better listener  thriveglobal.com
*Practical EI for salespeople   https://lnkd.in/gSaaDFg
*10 tips on how to grow your Mediation and/or Arbitration practice   https://lnkd.in/edC-7k4   howtomarketmymediationpractice.com/blog-1/19-easy-tips-on-how-to-grow-your-mediation-or-arbitration-practice
*My eye rolls to grimaces   jdsupra.com/legalnews/from-eye-rolls-to-grimaces-80254/?origin=
*Mediation 20/20   https://rb.gy/ntuf0m
*Brene Brown on Empathy   https://www.youtube.com/watch 
*An end to ping-pong mediation    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/end-ping-pong-mediation-matt-sossi?trk=mp-reader...
*5 rules for men who negotiate with women   https;//www.adrtimes.com/5-rules-for-men-who-negotiate-with-women/: Later stages of Mediation    https://www.cedr.com/six-ways.../
*Kenya: Judiciary settles Sh4.5b cases through Mediation   https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/judiciary.../
*6 ways to be a better Mediation advocate
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*The hidden perils of unresolved grief   https://www.mckinsy.com/.../the-hidden perils-o-unresolved-grief/
*Mediating an Investor-State dispute by Wolf von Kumberg   https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol18/iss3/4/
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*Providing Mediation services in entrepreneurship    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/providing-mediation-services-entrepreneurship/
*The empathic brain of psychopaths: From Social Science to Neuroscience   https;//www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg2020.00695.../
*Mediation: Movement, Business or Racket?     https://bit.ly/2GBuCH5
*Mediation strategies to overcome Bias, Pre-judgements & Assumptions    https://www,jdsupra.com/legalnews/mediation-strategies-to-overcome-bias.../
*Real world Negotiations & the power of story    https://www.pon.harvard.du/real-world-negotiations/
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*Mental health: Charity begins major study of lawyer wellbeing   https://lnkd.in/dF-NB2E
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*3 signs that you are dispute savvy     https://blog.globalpoundconference.org/2016/10/...
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*5 conflict resolution strategies    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/conflict-resolution
*Online peer Mediation platform    goo.gl/MHMHWs
*Mediation in the early stages of a case: ABI's 'Bankruptcy Mediation' book    https://mediatbankry.com/2017/01/26/abis-bankruptcy-mediation-book...
*Consumer cases & Mediation    https://mediatbankry.com/2017/01/31/why-dont-consumer-cases...
*Negotiation research on Mediation techniques: Focus on interests    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation
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*Telling is listening: Ursala K. Le Guin on the magic of real human conversation    https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/10/21/telling...
*Family business disputes & conflict resolution    www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/conflict-resolution/when-family-business-disputes-require-conflict-resolution/
*Dispute resolution & divorce solutions for Jolie, Pitt & others    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/dispute-resolution/
*When Lose-Lose is the Best Alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA)    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/when-lose-lose...
*Medical Mediation, early Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Adjudication & independent investigation    http://www.linkedin.com/pulse/medical-mediation-early-dispute-resolution-paul-sanford
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*Reclaiming Mediation's future: Getting over the intoxication of expertise, re-focusing on Party self-determination    http://www.mediate.com/article
*4 strategies for making concessions    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skill
*A wife's fervent plea for divorce & family Mediation    centre.com/a-wifes-fervent-plea-for-mediation/
*ADR in LGBT issues    www.mediation.com/blog/adr-in-lgbt-issues/...
*Peter Drucker's wisdom & Dispute Resolution    http://www.mediate.com/.../huangP3.cfm...
*The benefits of the Neutral Evaluation (NE)    https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-benefits-of-the-neutral...
*Managing factions in multi-party negotiations faultlines in groups    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/faultlines...
*In contract negotiations, agree on how you'll disagree    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/dispute-resolution...
*Inspiration from Mediation    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inspiration-mediation-from-medeline-albright...
*Here's the secret of communicating with irrational, angry & crazy people    ti.me/2lO1slF
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*Why do humans really decide to mediate?    http://www.primedispute.com/...
* How to lead Negotiations with purpose    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-lead-negotiation
*Making subjective clauses regarding managers enforceable in a settlement agreement    http://www.linkedin.com/groups/... 
*Why candid communication is essential for your team    https://www.hubgets.com/blog/candid-communication
*Money & happiness: How Mediation can change your client's outlook    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/money-happiness
*9 steps to finding a Mediator    https://kidsbeforeconflict.com/9-steps-for-finding-a-mediator
*The benefits of a Mediator with a sore throat    http://www.linkedin.com/pulse/benefit-mediator-sore-throat-jan-frankel/
*Do perceptions lead to conflicts?    http://www.doylesolutions.com.au/workplace-mediator-brisbane-2/
*Ethics in Negotiation: How to avoid deception in employment Negotiations    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/batna/the-forces-behind-deception-in-job-offer-negotiations/
*Negotiating with your children: How to resolve family conflict    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/conflict-resolution/negotiation
*Be a better Mind Reader & create value using Integrative Negotiation Strategies (INS)    www.pon.harvard.edu.daily/win-win-negotiation-how-to-be-a-better-mind...
*International Negotiations & beyond majority rule    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/international-negotiation...
*Beyond Arbitration & Mediation: Designing the Dispute Resolution process to fit the situation    http://www.mediate.com/article/zeytoonianmbl...cf
*ADR training: Mediation curriculum    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation...
*Power in Negotiation: The impact of Negotiators & the Negotiation process    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation...
*Negotiation: 6 guidelines for 'Getting to Yes'    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills...
*Mediation & the principle of emergence   mediationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2019/10/02/mediation-principle-of-emergence/
*The value of Mediator soft skills to medern commercial practice   mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/10947/1/4.GregRooney - The Value of Mediator...pdf
*Mediator Musings: How to market a resolution practice   https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/podcast/mediator-musings-with-natalie-armstrong-motion/
*Preparing Mediation Statements   https://www.mwi.org/preparing-mediation-statements/
*How can we sell the Mediation product if we haven't worked out what it is   mediationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2019/02/19/how-can-we-sell-mediation-product.../
*A tale of two Brooks: The importance of communication in Negotiation   https://www.mwi.org/the-importance-of-communication-in-negotiation
*Deep canvassing & the power of active listening   https://www.mwi.org/deep-canvassing-and-power-active-listening/
*Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Conflict Resolution (CR): Focus conflict on constructive outcomes   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/focus.../
*Mediation techniques for managing bias  https://www.mwi.org/mediation-techniques-for-manging-bias
*Business negotiation skill tips: Curb your over-confidence    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/business-negotiation...
*Accessing Court Mediation: Results of a global study   https://adrinasia.wordpress.com/2020/09/24/accessing-court-mediation.../
*Worried about difficult conversations?   https://on.wsj.com/2Ayla2h
*Family business disputes    http://www.mediate.com/...
*An early Mediation intervention brings order out of chaos    https://mediatbankry.com/2017/01/17/-an-early-mediation-intervention-brings...
*Opening remarks in Mediation    http://www.mediationresolves.com/60-seconds-updates/
*How Mediation at the end of a case is wasteful    http://mediatbankry.com/2017/02/09/how-mediation-at-the-end-of-a-case-is-wasteful/
*3 ways to increase your influence in Negotiation    https://www.mwi.org/three-ways-to-increase-your-influence-in-negotiation/
*Starting out as a Mediator    https://www.linkedin.com/groups/...
*Experienced Mediators have brains that are physically 7 years younger than non-Mediators    http://digest.bps.org.uk/2016/04/experienced-mediators-have...
*Harvard unveils MRI study proving Mediation literally re-builds the brain's grey matter in 8 weeks    http://www.feelguide.com/2014/11/19/harvard-unveils-mri...
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*5 Mediation myths debunked    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-mediation-myths...
*Emotion & the art of Business Negotiation    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/business-negotiation
*Lawyers will be forced to suggest Mediation under a new Bill    https://t.co/KiZ9ki6YxI
*The power of mobile devices (iPad, iPhone) on online Mediation - 10 minute video    https://t.co/4DajggLmSq
*Mediation: Getting clients & keeping them    http://www.dailybusinessview.com/id...
*The sounds of silence in Mediation    http://shaumediation.com/uncategorised/the-sounds-of-silence-in-mediation
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*Ten Mediator commandments    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-mediator-commandments-john-k-mitchell-esg-...
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*Effective communication during change    http://hubs.ly/HO3SHrDO
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*Book - Mixed Method Mediation: A hybrid approach to conflict resolution by Douglas B. Spoors   https://www.amazon.com/mixed-method-mediation-approach-resolution/dp/1727455894
*Compound fractures: Political formations, armed groups & regional mediation in South Sudan   https://issafrica.org/research/east-africa-report/compound-fractures-political-formation-armed-groups-and-regional-mediation-in-south-sudan
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*Family Law Mediation   https://t.co/k20sRpTcY8
*How to handle difficult conversations like a pro   thriveglobal.com/stories/difficult-conversations-lessons-psycologist-mindful-communication-wisdom/
*The Mediators' Toolkit: Formulating & asking questions for successful outcomes by Gerry O'Sullivan   www.osullivansolutions.ie
*Framing Mediation: Family-centricity or lawyer protectionism   https://familymediationgroup.ca/framing-mediation-family-centricity-or-lawyer-protectionism/
*The Singapore Convention: The best of both worlds in international Dispute Resolution   linkedin.com/pulse/best-both-worlds-international-commercial-dispute-dazo-nedic-ll-m/
*Mandated Mediation: What to expect   https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/mandated-mediation-what-to-expect/
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*Email Negotiation: Emotion detection difficulty - Are you angry, happy or sad?   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10726-018-09611-4...
*Beyond Abstinence: Safe & impartial evaluation can be effective in Mediation   https://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/publications/dispute_resolution_magazine/2019/summer-2019-new-york-convention/ 
*Create your own Mediation Service   http://bit.ly/2nscPsP
*The angry Negotiator   https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/the-angry-negotiator/
*An introduction to the 5 stages of Mediation   https://www.adrtimes.com/an-introduction-to-five-stages-of-mediation/
*5 reasons Mediation(s) fail & how to avoid them - CEDR   https://www.cedr.com/five-reasons-mediations-fail/
*Why rejection hurts so much & what to do about it    t.ted.com/ob8GmRA
*3 kinds of empathy: Cognitive, Emotional & Compassionate - Daniel Goleman   www.danielgoleman.info/three-kinds-of-empathy.../ 
*Investor-State dispute reconceptualised  https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol 18/iss3/4/
*Should emotions be taught in schools?   t.ted.com/Gdxckci
*Empathy may be in the eye of the beholder   https://buff.ly/3jGOmJa
*Why facts don't change our minds   https;//www.newyorker.com/mgazine/2017/02/27/why-facts-dont-change-minds/








  





 


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