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MEDIATION DEFINED
A voluntary process for resolving disputes in
PRESERVATION/RESTORATION OF RELATIONSHIPS
Discussions
are
not
focused
on
demonstrating culpability or liability of
either disputants, but rather on finding
acceptable solutions to meet the disputants
present needs. As a result, the continuing
relationship of disputants is preserved and
strained relationships are even fixed.
EDUCATIONAL
MEDIATION PROCESS
Phases of Mediation
1. Pre-mediation stage
2. Mediation stage
3. Post-mediation stage
MEDIATION STAGE
Opening Statements (Mediator and
Parties)
Joint Discussion
(Private Sessions or Caucuses)
Joint Negotiation
Agreement or Settlement
POST-MEDIATION PHASE
Back to Court (If mediation failed or
Mediation Process
Introduce yourself
Welcome statements
Authority to settle
Voluntary
Qualifications / Clarifications
END
Disclosure
Confidentiality
IMPASSE
a situation in which no progress seems possible
a predicament affording no obvious escape
DEADLOCK
or advice.
Caucus with each party separately to explore hidden
agendas and willingness to compromise.
Split the difference.
Other Techniques
Always remember:
The goal isn't to overcome impasse per se,