During a Mediation Process?

There are 6 steps to a formal mediation; 1) introductory remarks, 2) statement of the problem by the parties, 3) information gathering time, 4) identification of the problems, 5) bargaining and generating options, and 6) reaching an agreement.

What should you not say during mediation?

"Always" and Never" "Statements:

Similarly, if you say, "You NEVER get to our meetings on time,” you may find yourself in a conversation about the time(s) when the person DID get to the meeting on time. Simply avoiding these statements allows you to spend your mediation time more productively.

What are the five stages of mediation?

Once you have gone through all Five Stages of the mediation, the goal is to achieve a final and durable settlement of the dispute.
  • Stage One: Convening The Mediation. ...
  • Stage Two: Opening Session. ...
  • Stage Three: Communication. ...
  • Stage Four: The Negotiation. ...
  • Stage Five: Closure.
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