Many lawyers often want to do away with opening statements in the mediation process, believing they are nothing more than formalities that get the backs up of each party and heighten tensions. This thinking suggests that whatever one side hears from the other is going to offend, insult and agitate; so why start a mediation
Continue readingAppointed as Director on the Board of the ADR Institute of Ontario.
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed to be a Director on the Board of The ADR Institute of Ontario. I look forward to serving on the Board and advancing the use and practice of dispute resolution in Ontario. I also welcome any feedback and ideas on how ADRIO can better fulfil its
Continue readingFive Tips To Become A More Successful Negotiator
Five Tips To Become A More Successful Negotiator There are a few good reminders in this article. https://lnkd.in/dE_sTDu I especially agree with the reminders to prepare and to listen more than you talk.
Continue readingPresentation & Discussion on Arbitration & Mediation Best Practices
I wanted to thank Geoffrey Keating for inviting me to speak about Arbitration & Mediation Best Practices at Kostyniuk and Greenside (http://www.kostyniukandgreenside.com) on July 18, 2018. It was a lively and interactive discussion. It started with a wide range of questions – an “Ask an Adjudicator Session”. We then moved on to cover the following
Continue readingEstablishing rapport with the Mediator may be to the detriment of the Parties
Interesting article about how establishing rapport with the Mediator may be to the detriment of the Parties. According to the article, several recent studies show the more time spent in caucus is associated with parties’ feeling better about the mediator but also with the parties feeling worse about their situation and the other party. https://lnkd.in/d_7yxsm
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