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Mediator Skills

Mediator Skills

Mediators have a unique combination of attributes and techniques influenced by multiple disciplines that make them effective. In this post you will find a general overview of the major skills used by successful mediators.

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Understanding Bias

Understanding Bias

"Bias is an interesting force. You can't expect to live life without bias, but you can live life self-aware or self-aware of the risk..." Words of astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, discussing the use of science to overcome bias.  Continue reading to learn more about implicit and explicit bias.

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Do the facts and the law really matter in mediation?

Do the facts and the law really matter in mediation?

Joel Reck discusses how much the facts and applicable law matter in a mediation.  He argues that some times a successful mediation depends primarily on the parties willingness to settle. 

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