Tag: Ken Strongman
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Understanding The Different Styles of Commercial Mediation
Commercial mediation is a highly effective means of resolving disputes in the business world, offering a process where a neutral third-party mediator helps the parties reach a mutually beneficial resolution. Not only does mediation save time and money compared to traditional court systems, but it also offers different styles of mediation to suit various needs.…
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Importance of Confidentiality in Mediation
Confidentiality plays a crucial role in commercial mediation, a process where parties aim to resolve disputes outside of court or tribunal settings. It offers several benefits over traditional litigation, including cost savings, speed, flexibility, and greater control over the outcome. However, confidentiality is perhaps the most significant advantage and is crucial to maintaining trust between…
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Role of Technology in Mediation
In recent years, technology has played an increasingly important role in various aspects of our lives. From education to healthcare, technology has transformed the way we interact with each other and the world around us. One area where technology has made significant strides is commercial mediation. We will now discuss the role of technology in…
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What is the Comprehensive Mediation Agreement?
In order to ensure all parties understand the status and implications involved, a comprehensive Mediation Agreement dealing with issues such as confidentiality, admissibility and privilege in relation to documentation and information exchanged must be agreed in advance. The Mediation Agreement will also deal with the costs of the mediation including the mediator’s fees and will…
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Persuade by orchestrating apologies
How to persuade others by orchestrating apologies? How to you persuade others by orchestrating apologies? Persuasion is the process of changing minds. Persuasion is an everyday part of human discourse. It is used by salesmen, parents, teachers, and many others – basically all of us. Persuasion in mediation is a two-way street. Long before you…
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Persuade with induced cooperation.
Persuading with Induced Cooperation Induced cooperation is a form of persuasion. Persuasion is the process of changing minds. Persuasion is an everyday part of human discourse. It is used by salesmen, parents, teachers, and many others – basically all of us. Persuasion in mediation is a two-way street. Long before you try to influence another…
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How to persuade others using fear appeals?
Persuading others using fear appeals Persuasion is the process of changing minds. Persuasion is an everyday part of human discourse. It is used by salesmen, parents, teachers, and many others – basically all of us. Persuasion in mediation is a two-way street. Long before you try to influence another to moderate their demands or consider…
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If I, as mediator, give my opinion in a dispute, doesn’t that mean I am biased?
If I, as mediator, give my opinion in a dispute, doesn’t that mean I am biased? Absolutely not! I as mediator form opinions on many issues for many reasons. One of the primary things I do as mediator is to help you to evaluate the pros and cons of your position in a dispute…
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How do you persuade someone if you think you are right and they are wrong?
Persuasion is the process of changing minds. Persuasion is an everyday part of human discourse. It is used by salesmen, parents, teachers, and many others – basically all of us. Persuasion in mediation is a two-way street. Long before you try to influence another to moderate their demands or consider the other side’s point of…
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What am I getting for my money when I hire a mediator?
What am I actually getting for my money when I hire a mediator? When you hire me as your mediator, you are buying the opportunity, through a neutral third party, to evaluate with someone who is an objective “sounding board,” your real needs (personal, economic, spiritual, etc.) and to evaluate which dispute resolution process will…