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How to Prepare for Large Group Mediations

Posted on March 27, 2017 by rauschmediation

There have been many articles written about mediation and what clients should do to prepare for their first mediation session. These activities including being on time, speaking to your mediator before hand, and even bringing snacks to the meeting. This … Continue reading →

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People-oriented Mediation

Posted on March 20, 2017 by rauschmediation

Charlie Young, an experienced mediator, has come to learn that mediators often forget about the most important part of the mediation: the people. Everyone gets so caught up in the monetary and concrete topics surrounding mediation that they forget that … Continue reading →

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Elements of a Successful Mediation Consultation

Posted on March 13, 2017 by rauschmediation

A mediation consultation can be an anxious time for clients. For most people, it is their first time in mediation and they simply do not know what to expect. In order to get the ball rolling towards a successful mediation, … Continue reading →

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The Mediator’s Ethical Filter

Posted on March 6, 2017 by rauschmediation

There are many times when a mediator is removed from the mediation process because he or she is not neutral or has a conflict of interest. Since neutrality is one of the cornerstones of the mediation process, using an ethical … Continue reading →

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President Carter Mediates MLK Jr. Family Case

Posted on February 27, 2017 by rauschmediation

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s children are turning to mediation to resolve a family dispute. Like many Americans, they want to maintain their privacy and therefore need to stay away from the court system. While the King family turning to … Continue reading →

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Deal Protections: Bargaining Strategies in Negotiation

Posted on February 20, 2017 by rauschmediation

Most of the blogs we have posted and the majority of the articles you read on the internet focus on negotiation between two parties. However, those of us that are regularly involved in the field of negotiation know that negotiators … Continue reading →

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New Dispute Resolution Skills

Posted on February 13, 2017 by rauschmediation

We have previously discussed the difficulty of negotiating with colleagues and those you have a personal relationship with. Typically, we are told to only focus on the task at hand and keep all relationship issues aside. However, this may not … Continue reading →

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Negotiations: Using Bias to Your Advantage

Posted on February 6, 2017 by rauschmediation

We continue our theme this week by focusing on negotiations. When many of us enter negotiation, we have some cognitive biases that we bring along with us to the table. Russell Korobkin of UCLA and Chris Guthrie at Vanderbilt University … Continue reading →

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Apple and Samsung in Mediation

Posted on January 30, 2017 by rauschmediation

Beginning in 2010 and 2011, Apple and Samsung seemed to be engaged in a never ending battle over patents. In April 2011, Apple filed a lawsuit against Samsung saying the company had copied the “look and feel” of iPhones with … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Intercultural Barriers during Negotiation

Posted on January 23, 2017 by rauschmediation

In this age of globalization, it is common for companies in different countries to work with each other. However, it is not always simple to figure out the work ethic or culture of the other company. If you are doing … Continue reading →

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