Mediation Basics: Mediation Theories and Styles

This segment covers techniques for reaching agreement or settlement, including guidance on fostering a resolution-friendly environment, identifying viable options, building consensus, and progressing toward an agreement. It also explores core principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including various mediation theories and styles. Additionally, the segment addresses managing the mediation process, focusing on negotiation tactics, caucus strategies, and effective management of parties, relationships, and content.

Host: Lisa B. Morgan, Mediator and Robert M. Cohen, Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen

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An excellent overview of Mediation Styles...

I'm a professional mediator who's always looking to improve my mediation skills. I found this program to be an excellent overview of mediation styles. Some of it is basic, but Mr. Cohen's anecdotes about how he broke impasse in several cases was particularly helpful. Worth listening to for CLE self-study credit and to remember and reinforce the basics that all mediators must master.