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GOOD + BAD NEWS – FINAL EPISODE

GOOD + BAD NEWS – FINAL EPISODE

Final stages + you are drafting your report to the CEO on the outcome of the mediation. She is the client and you are reporting to her + not the Residents or the Developer.

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THE DEVELOPER MEETS THE RESIDENTS – EPISODE 5

THE DEVELOPER MEETS THE RESIDENTS – EPISODE 5

The Developer’s Meeting with the Residents is high risk. It could end in acrimony but it could also be a big step forward. You are not a gambler by nature but your instinct tells you it can end in cheers, not tears.

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THE SPARKS FLY – EPISODE 3

THE SPARKS FLY – EPISODE 3

The Mediator’s meeting with the Residents was always going to be challenging. Should the meeting be with the Chair of the Residents Association [RA]?

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THE MEDIATOR PRODS – EPISODE 2

THE MEDIATOR PRODS – EPISODE 2

You have been appointed as Mediator by the Council Chief Executive Officer [CEO] and she has informed all interested parties of your appointment including the brother + siste

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DECISION DAY – EPISODE 5

DECISION DAY – EPISODE 5

In this episode 4, we are examining the mind set of the Sole Arbitrator faced with a conflict of interest. Are you the right person to continue to hold this reference?

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A CONFLICT OF INTEREST – EPISODE 4

A CONFLICT OF INTEREST – EPISODE 4

In this episode 4, we are examining the mind set of the Sole Arbitrator faced with a conflict of interest. Are you the right person to continue to hold this reference?

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ECHOES – EPISODE 2

ECHOES – EPISODE 2

You are in place as the Sole Arbitrator. The appointing authority leaves you to issue directions which you are required to cc to them. The Claim submissions arrive with a bundle of documents.

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AWKWARD QUESTIONS

AWKWARD QUESTIONS

A number of points arise from the Arbitrator’s indiscretion in meeting with the Observer.

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THE CORE QUALITY

THE CORE QUALITY

A number of points arise from the Arbitrator’s indiscretion in meeting with the Observer.

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THE CHAIRWOMAN REFLECTS  EPISODE 3

THE CHAIRWOMAN REFLECTS EPISODE 3

There is an issue for the Chair. She is on notice that a fellow Member of the Board has been seen having a cocktail drink with an Observer attending the Appeal who is a prominent employee of Respondent Buyers.

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AN ARBITRATOR STUMBLES – EPISODE 2

AN ARBITRATOR STUMBLES – EPISODE 2

Please bear in mind that the narrative is fictitious. It bears no relation to any arbitrator. However, the problem of contact between an arbitrator + a party does exist.

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FAMILY TENSIONS

FAMILY TENSIONS

A casual read of Mediation topics might leave you with the mistaken impression that the majority of people disputes.

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DETERMINED NEUTRALITY – EPISODE 3

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.

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DETERMINED NEUTRALITY – EPISODE 2

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.

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