"Prepare your client"
Since mediation involves dynamics that may be unfamiliar to your client, it is wise to prepare them BEFORE the mediation. Make sure you... Read More
LANGUAGE AS A TOOL OF NEGOTIATION....
....The Use of First Names, Surnames and Titles
All too frequently and from the very outset, participants at mediation adopt the practice of... Read More
In Praise of the Opening Statement
For whatever reason, I’ve been talking a lot lately about joint sessions and opening statements.
I recently witnessed what may have been a game... Read More
CAN WE BE DONE?
Every once in a while I am reminded of the importance of staying in mediation beyond when you want to. In its extreme version, wanting to be done... Read More
Understanding Family Dynamics
“How can I better understand family dynamics?”
First, understand family systems.
Begin by reading, "Family Ties that Bind" by Roland W.... Read More
