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The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict » (3rd Edition)

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Authors: Christopher W. Moore
ISBN-13: 9780787964467, ISBN-10: 0787964468
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: April 2003
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Christopher W. Moore

Christopher W. Moore is a founding partner in CDR Associates, a mediation, conflict management, and training firm based in Colorado with clients worldwide. In addition to working with companies and many levels of government in the United States, Moore has conducted training programs in countries such as Indonesia, Russia, Guatemala, and South Africa.

Book Synopsis

Moore, a founding partner in a mediation and conflict management firm, surveys the mediation process as it has been applied in a variety of areas, types of disputes, and cultures. He outlines how mediation fits into the larger field of dispute resolution, then presents a stage-by- stage sequence of activities that can be used by mediators to assist disputants in reaching agreement. This third edition encompasses developments in commercial, interpersonal, and public disputes areas. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents

Preface
Pt. 1Understanding Dispute Resolution and Mediation
1Approaches to Managing and Resolving Conflict3
2How Mediation Works43
Pt. 2Laying the Groundwork for Effective Mediation
3Managing Initial Contacts with the Disputing Parties85
4Selecting a Strategy to Guide Mediation102
5Collecting and Analyzing Background Information118
6Designing a Detailed Plan for Mediation145
7Building Trust and Cooperation166
Pt. 3Conducting Productive Mediations
8Beginning the Mediation Session211
9Defining Issues and Setting an Agenda232
10Uncovering Hidden Interests of the Disputing Parties252
11Generating Options for Settlement269
Pt. 4Reaching Settlement
12Assessing Options for Settlement297
13Conducting Final Bargaining and Reaching Closure309
14Achieving Formal Agreement or Settlement348
15Strategies for Dealing with Special Situations368
16Strategies for Multiparty Mediation427
17Toward an Excellent Practice of Mediation442
Conclusion: Challenges for the Growth and Development of Mediation466
Resource A: Professional Practice Guidelines: The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Ethical Standards of Professional Responsibility472
Resource B: Mediation Services Agreement: Sample Waiver and Consent Form477
Resource C: Settlement Documentation Form: Sample Memorandum of Understanding481
Resource D: List of Professional Associations and Organizations, Journals, and Training Resources483
References521
About the Author549
Name Index551
Subject Index559

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