What are some ground rules for mediation?

Listen to what others say about the situation as well as how they felt about it and what they thought about it. If you have something you feel you must say, make a note and wait your turn. PLEASE DON’T INTERRUPT. Each person has a right to be heard completely.

What are the basic rules of mediation?

The parties must understand that the mediator only facilitates in arriving at a decision to resolve disputes and that he will not and cannot impose any settlement nor does the mediator give any warranty that the mediation will result in a settlement. The mediator shall not impose any decision on the parties.

What are the six steps in a mediation session?

The mediation process can include some or all of the following six steps:

1. Planning.
2. Mediator’s introduction.
3. Opening remarks.
4. Joint discussion.
5. Caucuses.
6. Negotiation.
7. What do you think is most valuable to the mediation process?

How do you conduct a mediation meeting?

To prevent forcing parties to reach early agreement, here are some tips for a mediation meeting framework:

1. 1 – Set expectations.
2. 2 – Opening statements.
3. 3 – Set the agenda.
4. 4 – Work through the agenda.
5. 5 – Break out privately.
6. 6 – Rejoin and set agreements.
7. 7 – Break out for review.
8. 8 – Finalise and document agreement.

What should you not say during mediation?

Avoid saying alienating things, and say difficult things in the least alienating way possible. Set ground rules to avoid attacking openings. Remember that avoiding saying unwelcome things, by having the mediator say them, merely transfers the other party’s resentment from counsel to the mediator.

When should you not use mediation?

In some cases, mediation might not be appropriate if:

• If one person does not agree to attend (unless court ordered)
• Your dispute is about financial issues and you or your partner is bankrupt.
• The case is urgent, for example, assets may be sold, lost or destroyed.

Can you bring evidence to mediation?

Although mediation is confidential, if you show evidence to the other party, there is nothing to stop them using this evidence if your matter later goes to court and they can find the evidence in another way. If you are concerned about showing evidence that can weaken your case, you should get legal advice.

What do you need to know about setting ground rules in mediation?

Setting the Ground Rules in Mediation. Whichever kind of mediation approach a mediator takes and whatever their background, the mediator’s first task is to explain to the parties involved how the mediation process will work and, crucially, set the ground rules for the session.

What’s the best way to mediate a conflict?

Use these six steps to help you to mediate successfully: 1. Establish the Ground Rules First, meet with each participant separately, to outline what they can expect from you and from the process. Make sure that they are both willing to participate – mediation won’t work if you try to impose it!

What to do if you break the ground rule in a meeting?

What to do when meeting rules are violated. Single slip-ups can usually be given a pass. Repeats may require the ground rule being restated. If a participant is disruptive beyond acceptable limits, it may be necessary to call a break in the meeting and talk privately with the offender.

What are the ground rules for meeting facilitators?

With meeting ground rules for facilitators, people feel informed & heard. They feel like their time is valuable and they walk away more motivated than when they came in. How do you chair difficult meetings?