alternative dispute resolution: thinking outside the square helen rice partner heaney & co
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Alternative Dispute Alternative Dispute Resolution:Resolution:
Thinking Outside the SquareThinking Outside the Square
Helen RicePartnerHeaney & Co
Why Mediate?Why Mediate?
The 4 P’sThe 4 P’s
Preparation Preparation
PreparationPreparation
PreparationPreparation
PresentationPresentation
The CastThe Cast
Your clientYour client
Expert(s)Expert(s)
Witnesss(es)Witnesss(es)
Support peopleSupport people
The EnvironmentThe Environment
The Environment The Environment
White boardWhite board
Telephone conference facilitiesTelephone conference facilities
Breakout roomsBreakout rooms
All day/night parkingAll day/night parking
PhotocopierPhotocopier
After hours airconditioning After hours airconditioning
Tool Kit Tool Kit
Full authority to settleFull authority to settle
Excellent communication skillsExcellent communication skills
FlexibilityFlexibility
EquipmentEquipment
The Settlement Agreement The Settlement Agreement
““It ain’t over until the fat lady sings”It ain’t over until the fat lady sings”
One size does not fit allOne size does not fit all
The Settlement Agreement The Settlement Agreement
Record agreement in writingRecord agreement in writing
Make sure all the parties signMake sure all the parties sign
Forms basis for consent orderForms basis for consent order
The Settlement Agreement The Settlement Agreement
Full and final … of what?Full and final … of what?
Trigger for discharge?Trigger for discharge?
CostsCosts
ConfidentialConfidential