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Focus (Forum & Focus)

May 29, 2008

As Mediation Evolves, Neutrals Must Constantly Reinvent Themselves

Mediators today must shed the "one size fits all" formula and adopt an array of approaches to add much more to the process than just shuttle diplomacy, writes Sanford M. Gage. - Forum Column

FORUM COLUMN

By Sanford M. Gage
This article appears on Page 6

      By now a great number of California lawyers have completed at least basic mediation training. They have learned to classify mediation styles into evaluative, facilitative or transformative. They have become familiar with the various stages in the process, such as convening, opening, negotiating and closing. They are aware of integrative bargaining co...

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