Mediation

THE FLEXIBILITY OF MEDIATION

ARBITRATION #149 What follows is a true story. A happily married Husband, with three children under the age of 10, enjoys a typical family breakfast. Satchels are being filled; snacks stuffed into corners and homework of sorts is ready to be handed in. A kiss for the...

THE MEDIATOR’S EVALUATION – EPISODE 3

MEDIATION #144 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. Could it have been done better? Did I miss anything? What can I learn? There is self-evaluation + there is other-people...

THE MEDIATORS’ SKILLS – EPISODE 2

MEDIATION #143 A mediator needs to gain the confidence of both parties but without giving either party the feeling that he/she is “on their side”. This is not as easy as it sounds. Let me explain – the first meeting with Party A, with or without their solicitor, is an...

THE MEDIATORS’ SKILLS

MEDIATION #142 It is good to break away from the daily diet of Mediation Stories and focus back on the qualities of a successful mediator. What is it that sets the Mediator apart? What skills does he/she need to possess to persuade the parties to agree to his/her...

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SPEAKING FLUENTLY – EPISODE 5

SPEAKING FLUENTLY – EPISODE 5

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #71 MEDIATION + ARBITRATION This is a true story. I went to a club to improve my speaking skills. One day a new chap joined + made an introductory speech. We counted 48 "ums, ers, you know". He was not fluent. He was nervous, self-conscious +...

SPEAKING FLUENTLY -EPISODE 4

SPEAKING FLUENTLY -EPISODE 4

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #70 MEDIATION + ARBITRATION This topic has attracted attention. People fear speaking more than death. Humiliation, palpitations, drying up, the words don't come. But there is a solution. You can acquire verbal confidence + when you do you are...

Zoom Meeting of the Commodity Arbitration Club! Join ME!

Zoom Meeting of the Commodity Arbitration Club! Join ME!

I am pleased to announce that I will be chairing a Zoom Meeting of the Commodity Arbitration Club on 6 May at 13.00 hrs UK time Details below courtesy of David Barnett, the Hon Secretary of our Club Date:    Thursday 6 May 2021 Time:   13:00 London time The duration...

SPEAKING FLUENTLY – EPISODE 3

SPEAKING FLUENTLY – EPISODE 3

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #69 MEDIATION + ARBITRATION People are interested in this topic. Speaking Confidently is a Big Assist. Many people fall short. They learn their Mediation + Arbitration skills. They do the courses. They take the exams. But no training in how to talk...

SPEAKING FLUENTLY

SPEAKING FLUENTLY

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #68  - EPISODE 2 MEDIATION Yesterday we began to address the problem of a stumbling mediator lacking verbal fluency. First things First - a mediator needs people to hear him + listen to her. Fail here + you are struggling to do your job. So work at...

SPEAKING WITHOUT HESITANCY

SPEAKING WITHOUT HESITANCY

COMMENT FOR THE DAY #61 - EPISODE 1 MEDIATION The Mediator's opening statement is important. It sets the tone. Get it wrong + you are struggling. Is the Mediator up to the task? The Mediator can avoid problems if he/she does two things. First, the mediator has to be...

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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb

Experienced Arbitration Lawyer | China & Chinese Business Affairs | Public Speaker/Lecturer