Mediation Blog
Implicit Bias in Medicine Strikes Again!
Previously, I have posted blogs about the implicit biases of doctors in treating patients. A recent article in the Science and Technology section of The Economist entitled “Fatal Truths” (April 10, 2021) at p.71-72 notes [Read More]
Trust and Rapport- ODR Style!
One of the most important things a mediator must do- if not the most important- is to build trust and rapport with the parties. In pre-Covid days, this was a bit easier; the mediator could [Read More]
Don’t Slam the Door in My Face!
One of the courses I am teaching is Employment Dispute Mediation in which I am essentially teaching the students how to mediate. We are at the point of discussing persuasive techniques and bargaining tactics. [Read More]
Silence is a Great Tool!
No doubt, you have encountered the situation where you are addressing a group of people and ask a question and are met with silence… absolute quiet! It feels awkward… no one is answering your question.(Indeed, [Read More]
Mediation is Like Teaching Buddy to Accept a Muzzle
One value in being a mediator is learning how to think outside the box: to brainstorm. I learned long ago that any problem usually has more than one resolution. So… this is all about Buddy [Read More]
Lack of Communication Creates Disputes… (and is bad for business!)
One adage that I learned early on in my career is that disputes usually arise due either to a lack of communication or to a miscommunication. My own personal experience provides yet another example. I [Read More]
