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I Gotta Get to the Gym!

Case Evaluation, Commentary, Diversity and Inclusion, Mediation, Recognition, Skills, TrainingMatt ThompsonFebruary 12, 2019bias, civility, confirmation bias, implicit bias, Madison "Matt" Thompson, mediation training, mediator skills, mediator's dilemma, mediator's perspective, mediator's toolkit, unconscious bias

I Gotta Get to the Gym!

Matt reflects on the subject of biases related to the ADR world. Using himself as an example, he calls attention to the field’s need to self-monitor. Read Matt’s latest article and see how closely your experiences align.

The Opening Session Re-Considered

Commentary, Legal, MediationJeff SternJuly 24, 2017mediator's dilemma, opening session, opening statements, Jeff Stern

The Opening Session Re-Considered

Jeff analyzes the pros and cons of the opening session during a mediation. He notes there are different styles and approaches, but you will see that he finds opening statements generally a positive move. Of course there are often exceptions, and input from counsel is always important.