ARBITRATION #228 DAVIDA AND GOLIATH Two separate points; first, did Arbitrator B choose the right words, say the right things? Well, Yes. She wants to express concerns. She is nervous about what she says – also English is not her first language. Does she have the...

ARBITRATION #227 THE NEW ARBITRATOR TAKES OFF HER GLOVES B needs to compose herself. She boils the kettle, makes herself a coffee, then re-arranges the items on her desk. She decides to take a walk hoping that the rhythm of her steps will help her organise her...

ARBITRATION #226 NOW THE ARBITRATOR FRIEND HESITATES We know where we are. The new Arbitrator B has concerns about the functional imbalance of the Tribunal. She feels that fellow winger, Arbitrator A, is taking the initiative and setting the agenda. The Chair –...

ARBITRATION #225 HESITANCY TURNS INTO RESOLUTION B is unsettled. She senses that things are not right. To her way of thinking - based on her training - the Tribunal is composed of equals. The Chair may lead but the Chair does not impose. Equally the Wingers are not...