Summary
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New to the Third Edition: Expanded content on the role of evaluative mediation reflects the latest changes to the alternative dispute resolution field, helping students to distinguish between various approaches to mediation. Additional discussions around careers in conflict management familiarize students with employment opportunities for mediators, standards of professional conduct, and professional mediator competencies. New activities and case studies throughout each chapter assist students in developing their mediation competency. KEY FEATURES: The Balanced Mediation Model is used throughout as the philosophical approach and integrating model. Examples and case studies in every chapter illustrate key concepts and practices. The benefits of mediation training in everyday life, as well as career opportunities for mediators, are covered in Chapter 11. Chapter-ending discussion questions provide readers with opportunities to explore the intricacies of the theoretical discussions and to draw insights about the mediation process. Full role-play practice cases are provided in an Appendix.
Ethical Considerations and Tactical Preparations
Ethical Considerations and Tactical Preparations
- Mediator Roles 73
- Ethical Considerations in the Mediation Community 76
- Ethical Considerations for Mediators 77
- Disputant Roles 82
- Analyzing Stakeholders 83
- The Mediation Plan 85
- Common Causes of Conflict 86
- Conflict Causes and Mediator Moves 87
- Cultural Awareness 88
- Summary 89
- Chapter Resources 89
- Portfolio Assignment 5.1: Ethical Codes of Conduct 90
- Portfolio Assignment 5.2: Mediator Supplies 90
- Portfolio Assignment 5.3: Personal Reflections That Deepen Cultural Awareness 90
When premediation activities are complete, the mediator plans the first session. Preparation involves psychological and tactical considerations. Psychologically, the mediator must review what is and is not the mediator’s role, the roles the disputants play, and the ethical boundaries of professional conduct. Tactically, the mediator analyzes ...
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