Posts Tagged ‘Advocates’
Dealing with Impasse (Mediator and Advocates – Each can help the process!)
In my experience, the most frequently asked question of alternative dispute resolution (“adr”) trainers and professionals is “how to handle and overcome impasse?” It is my observation that successful mediators have two or three techniques they use with variation, that have helped them to overcome impasse in some instances. Unfortunately, there is no technique that…
Read MoreFive Suggestions for Neutrals with Culturally Diverse ADR Participants (What Advocates Should Know)
I have always felt that the philosophy or motto of a mediator or arbitrator (simply referred to as a “neutral” in this article) should be the same as those in the medical profession – “First, do no harm”. The reason for this is obvious. A neutral needs to establish trust and credibility from the beginning.…
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