Mediation

THE MEDIATOR ACTS EPISODE 6

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MEDIATION #169 The Mediator is ready to move from Listening to Acting. But the Mediator is not an Arbitrator. The Mediator is not “in charge” + does not issue instructions. He/She remains consensual at all times. The Mediator has a plan – can it be sold to the...
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THE MEDIATOR MAKES A MOVE – EPISODE 5

by | 30 August 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day | 0 Comments

MEDIATION #168 Our Mediator, male or female, has done his/her homework. The Mediator has spoken to all the relevant parties + listened. The Mediator understands their priorities, their problems + their outlook. The Mediator is ready to act, to go on to the front foot...
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GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL – EPISODE 4

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MEDIATION #167 So far the Mediator has met privately with The Schoolboy, His Parents, The Irresponsible Form Teacher and the Head. Now you meet with the Chair of Governors – new to the post and unsettled about how to deal with the problem. He has reported to his...
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GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL – EPISODE 3

by | 26 August 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day | 0 Comments

MEDIATION #166 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. Different people with different priorities are involved including the boy, his parents, the boy’s...
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THE OVER-ACTIVE PARTY LAWYER – EPISODE #3

THE OVER-ACTIVE PARTY LAWYER – EPISODE #3

May 25, 2021

COMMENT FOR THE DAY  #93MEDIATION The claimant’s lawyer is over-prominent. He is presenting problems, not solutions. Two matters in your favour. First, the parties earlier good commercial relationship. Second, if there is to be a solution, then there is detail...

THE ASSERTIVE LAWYER

THE ASSERTIVE LAWYER

May 24, 2021

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #92 EPISODE 2 MEDIATION You sense you have a problem with the Claimants’ over-active lawyer. He has too much to say. Is it a one-off or a sign of things to come? It’s the latter + the problem is getting bigger, not smaller. Does he have problems...

THE DOMINATING SOLICITOR EPISODE 1

THE DOMINATING SOLICITOR EPISODE 1

May 22, 2021

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #91 MEDIATION The scenario. The solicitors representing the two parties to a dispute have advised their clients to pull back from the brink and, instead of going to arbitration, have decided to give mediation a chance. Your appointment as mediator...

THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE ADVOCATE

THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE ADVOCATE

May 20, 2021

COMMENT FOR THE DAY. #89 EPISODE 4 You announce the Board’s decision. “Appellants application for 30min preparation time + 1.30hrs for Reply Submission is refused. The Board has considered all relevant circumstances. There is no need for an adjournment to another...

THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE REP

THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE REP

May 19, 2021

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #88 EPISODE 3 The Clock is ticking. The cleaners have not arrived but are edging closer to Holborn Tube. Will the Board agree to press ahead with the 15/30 solution or settle for an adjournment of two months 15m - prepare reply submissions + 30 m...

THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

THE MANIPULATIVE TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

May 18, 2021

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #87 Following the narrative, you have an application from the Buyers' trade rep for an adjournment to allow time to prepare + deliver closing submissions. Sellers' trade rep opposes. The Board goes into caucas. You are the chair. Are Buyers...

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