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Hiring a Mediator: A Checklist

Posted By Keith Lutz On May 17, 2013 @ 11:15 am In Mediation | 1 Comment

When considering a potential mediator, ask the following questions of those who have worked with him in the past.

Does the mediator operate from an interests-based perspective ^[1]? (See Also: Salvaging the Deal ^[2])
Did the mediator develop a relationship of trust and confidence with you? (See Also: Relationship Rules and Business Negotiation ^[3])
Was the mediator creative? (See Also: Expanding the Pie – Integrative versus Distributive Negotiations ^[4])
Was the mediator patient yet tenacious? (See Also: Using Mediators to Resolve Disputes ^[5])
Would you hire this mediator again? (See Also: Navigating the Mediation Process ^[6])

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[1] interests-based perspective: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/tag/interest-based-negotiation/

[2] Salvaging the Deal: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/salvaging-the-deal/

[3] Relationship Rules and Business Negotiation: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/business-negotiations/relationship-rules-and-business-negotiations/

[4] Expanding the Pie – Integrative versus Distributive Negotiations: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/expanding-the-pie-integrative-versus-distributive-bargaining/

[5] Using Mediators to Resolve Disputes: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/using-mediators-to-resolve-disputes/

[6] Navigating the Mediation Process: http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/navigating-the-mediation-process/

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