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AN ANXIOUS NEW ARBITRATOR – EPISODE 1
You have been in the trade both as a trader + as an administrator. You are based in the Far East with a Singapore background.
UKRAINIAN REFUGEES – EPISODE 7 – BRINGING THE DIFFERENT STRANDS TOGETHER
The Two Mediators are close to drafting their Report to the Chief Executive of the Hedgewood City Council. The Mediation has broken new ground
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GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL – EPISODE 3
You, the Mediator, have been appointed to resolve a problem in a mixed private school arising out of gender identity issues of a 13-year-old boy pupil.
GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL – EPISODE 2
The story so far. A teacher with a throwaway comment has ignited a controversy about a pupil’s gender.
GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL – EPISODE 1
This narrative is set in a City Centre fee-paying school for boys + girls. The class of 24 know that the Teacher
NEW WORLD – NEW WORDS – EPISODE 4
I concluded #162 on 20 August with the words “We are all in the grip of our working norms”. Human beings tend to repeat.
NEW WORLD – NEW WORDS – EPISODE 3
In episode 2 I highlighted the legal principles that come into play in commodity trade + shipping arbitrations.
NEW WORLD – NEW WORDS – EPISODE 2
I concluded yesterday – “The trade excels in trade matters but the arbitrators have to acquire experience of legal issues
NEW WORLD – NEW WORDS – EPISODE 1
Arbitration in the UK operates in many different sectors – some commercial + some social.
MEDIATION AND CLASS – EPISODE 3
A casual read of Mediation topics might leave you with the mistaken impression that the majority of people disputes.
MEDIATION AND CLASS – EPISODE 2
A casual read of Mediation topics might leave you with the mistaken impression that the majority of people disputes.
FAMILY TENSIONS
A casual read of Mediation topics might leave you with the mistaken impression that the majority of people disputes.
DETERMINED NEUTRALITY – EPISODE 3
You are making progress as an arbitrator. You are settling into your new responsibilities when you receive an enquiry for an appointment from one of the Leading Law Firms.
DETERMINED NEUTRALITY – EPISODE 2
You are making progress as an arbitrator. You are settling into your new responsibilities when you receive an enquiry for an appointment from one of the Leading Law Firms.
DETERMINED NEUTRALITY
Judges are appointed by the Courts. The parties have no role at all. Arbitration is different.
THE FLEXIBILITY OF MEDIATION EPISODE 3
It so happens that two of the three lawyers were friends from Law School days. They start to discuss and the third lawyer joins in.
THE FLEXIBILITY OF MEDIATION EPISODE 2
A recap. A 40-year-old father of 3 is killed in a car crash. The wife + children are distraught.
THE FLEXIBILITY OF MEDIATION
A happily married Husband, with three children under the age of 10, enjoys a typical family breakfast.
POST HEARING EVALUATION EPISODE 4 – DIVERSITY
In this last episode on the post-hearing evaluation, we make a final observation on the growing importance of Diversity.
POST HEARING EVALUATION EPISODE 3 – DIVERSITY
In one sense “Diversity” is “Difference”. That is to say – gender, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation.
POST HEARING EVALUATION EPISODE 2
So, you have the picture. Post-hearing evaluations are important, if not essential. We all need to re-examine our work…
POST HEARING EVALUATION
You have chaired a four-day arbitration Appeal with 4 fellow arbitrators. The Hearing is over. The Award has been published.
THE MEDIATOR’S EVALUATION – EPISODE 3
Generally in life, we reflect, we review, we evaluate. We look back on what has happened and, in one form or another, we take stock.
THE MEDIATORS’ SKILLS – EPISODE 2
A mediator needs to gain the confidence of both parties but without giving either party the feeling that he/she is “on their side”.
THE MEDIATORS’ SKILLS
It is good to break away from the daily diet of Mediation Stories and focus back on the qualities of a successful mediator.
THE EXPERT WITNESS EPISODE 3
You have heard the two experts – so have your winger arbitrators.
THE EXPERT WITNESS EPISODE 2
One challenge for the arbitrator is whether the expert witness is providing evidence which is representative of the norm
THE EXPERT WITNESS
Arbitrators are often required to determine issues/disputes which may be scientific, technological or highly specialised.
THE NEIGHBOUR’S MEDIATION – EPISODE 5
When, as a Mediator, you listen to the two parties’ respective accounts two things happen – they talk + you listen…
MEDIATION BETWEEN THE NEIGHBOURS – EPISODE 4
ou have met with George + Hatty (G+H) and now you call next door + speak to Tessa who, like H, also invites you over for Tea with her and Alvin
NEIGHBOURS IN CONFLICT – EPISODE 3
George + Hatty invite you over for tea and cakes at 4pm. You sense they are good people.
MEDIATING A NEIGHBOUR’S DISPUTE – EPISODE 2
George and Hatty are in their 70’s + have been living at #6 in the Close for more than thirty years.
THE BIGGEST SOURCE OF MEDIATION – EPISODE 1
More than divorce + disputes over maintenance + access; More than family arguments over the Will.
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You are chairing a three-person Tribunal. The wingers – both female but nothing turns on the issue
LENGTHY ORAL SUBMISSIONS – EPISODE 5
Sometimes arbitrators want comprehensive opening statements – and sometimes they don’t.
LENGTHY ORAL SUBMISSIONS – EPISODE 4
The appellant’s advocate was indignant. You have touched a chord. His ego has taken a knock. But that is not your concern.
LENGTHY ORAL SUBMISSIONS – EPISODE 3
Picking up from yesterday, you are back in the Hearing Room with parties, transcribers
LENGTHY ORAL SUBMISSIONS – EPISODE 2
You, the Chair, are being tested. Does the Tribunal need to listen to claimants’ 43-page opening statement at the start of Day 1?
LENGTHY ORAL SUBMISSIONS – EPISODE 1
You are chairing a three-person Tribunal. The wingers – both female but nothing turns on the issue
Shelley-Anne Salisbury talks to Graham Perry – Special
I would like to share a Special podcast with Shelley-Anne Salisbury created on 6/30/2021. Thanks to TheMediationPod.net.
FATHER’S LATE WILL – EPISODE 4
You have met with the two children + have doubts as to whether they have genuinely displayed sufficient love.
FATHER’S LATE WILL – EPISODE 3
You caucus with the parties – first with Celia + Daryll.
FATHER’S LATE WILL – EPISODE 2
You have the scenario from Episode 1 + Indignation is strong on both sides.
FATHER’S LATE WILL – EPISODE 1
Arnold was married to Beryl, had two children – Celia/Darryl – both married each with three children.
WRITERS’ BLOCK – EPISODE 3
Picking up from Episode 1, the Hearing is over + the next step is to write the award.
WRITERS’ BLOCK – EPISODE 2
Picking up from Episode 1, the Hearing is over + the next step is to write the award.
WRITERS’ BLOCK – EPISODE 1
We are all dispute resolvers. Some arbitrators/some mediators.
WORDS MATTER – EPISODE 4
With all disputes, there is emotion, feelings, upset – even tears. When the dispute is matrimonial.
WORDS MATTER – EPISODE 3
Now your questions become more focused, less general. You have listened to the respective narratives.
WORDS MATTER – EPISODE 2
You are taking stock. You have had separate first meetings with H+W.
WORDS MATTER
Today, Day 1 of a 3 Day look at words that help.
WINGERS AT WAR – EPISODE 4
The State of Play. To your surprise, the Wingers are at War.
WINGERS AT WAR – EPISODE 3
The Unexpected Has Happened. The two parties appointed arbitrators are at war.
THE ARBITRATOR BECOMES A MEDIATOR – EPISODE 2
Civil War has broken out. Friction between the two Wingers. It is more than mere tension.
THE ARBITRATOR BECOMES A MEDIATOR – EPISODE 1
I return to a theme briefly mentioned some months back..
TRADE ARBITRATORS v LAWYER ARBITRATORS EPISODE 4
Lord Hamblen’s pronounced on the issue of business context v dictionary definitions
TRADE ARBITRATORS + LAWYER ARBITRATORS – EPISODE 3
There is consensus. Commodity arbitration needs the trade + lawyers as arbitrators.
TRADE ARBITRATORS + LAWYER ARBITRATORS – EPISODE 2
Are arbitrators drawn from the commodity trade best placed to be the decision-makers
TRADE ARBITRATORS + LAWYER ARBITRATORS – EPISODE 1
A recent Zoom Meeting of the Commodity Arbitration Club
The Mother’s Illness – Episode 5
A new issue is now in the open and it affects the course of the dispute between parents and daughter.
THE MOTHER’S ILLNESS EPISODE 4
You have had a private meeting with the parents who have disclosed…
MEETING DAUGHTER + FIANCEE EPISODE 3
You have met the parents. Their issues are clear. Now the daughter + fiancée..
