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NEIGHBOUR DISPUTES + SECOND HOMES – EPISODE 2

MEDIATION #245 THE OTHER SIDE SAYS The Canons are quite different from their neighbours. Both are 45ish. He is good looking + exudes confidence. He is “something” in Finance and She is well dressed, tidy, neat + experienced in Executive Recruitment. They are without...

NEIGHBOUR DISPUTES + SECOND HOMES – EPISODE 1

MEDIATION #244 THAT ARTICHOKE AGAIN So what is the actual dispute? Is it what you are hearing from the parties or is there an unexpressed agenda which is driving the parties’ passions? Is there A Big Unmentionable? This explains why Listening is such an important...

ISSUES FOR ARBITRATORS – EPISODE 8

ARBITRATION #243 FINAL EPISODE This is the final episode of the focus on the responsibilities of an arbitrator facing issues of delays, promptness, over-bearing fellow wingers, inactive fellow wingers, being individually responsible, + when to speak up + when to keep...

THE UNDERPERFORMING ARBITRATOR – EPISODE 7

ARBITRATION #242 In the last six episodes I have been focusing on arbitrators’ standards of performance. They are so important to the discharge of your duties. They distinguish you as an alert, involved + aware arbitrator from those who are going through the motions....

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FIDGETING AWKWARDLY – EPISODE 3

FIDGETING AWKWARDLY – EPISODE 3

What are the facts that lead you to ask yourself if you are conflicted? Your recollection of the meeting with Someone is a little hazy;

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.

AWKWARD QUESTIONS

AWKWARD QUESTIONS

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

GRASPING THE NETTLE EPISODE 6

GRASPING THE NETTLE EPISODE 6

The CEO is not the problem. He wants it to go away so he can float his company. He is motivated to succeed +

WHEN NOT TO PRESS EPISODE 5

WHEN NOT TO PRESS EPISODE 5

You sense that Olivia is keen to speak. Sometimes in a Mediation, a party will clam up + say little.

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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb

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