what makes a good mediator?
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What makes a good MediatorLinda Kochanski 27 August 2015
Questions to be considered…
Are good mediators ‘born’ or ‘created’?
What are the qualities of a good mediator?
Do different mediations require different mediator’s qualities
The ‘nature’ or ‘nurture’ question
Need to consider this …particularly as a trainer and assessor ….do people need basic characteristics to become a mediator?
Many people want to become mediators …because they are problem solvers…but this is not necessarily make for the best mediator
Qualities of a good mediator
Research has indicated a variety of responses..from 5 principal qualities to 212 specific qualities..what does that say?
Question for you… what do you think are the qualities of a good mediator.
Qualities of a good mediator
Acceptance
Role
Parties
Situation
Empathy
Qualities of a good mediator
Engagement
Rapport building
Patience
Credibility
Impartial in approach
Qualities of a good mediator
Intuition
Curiosity
Able to ‘juggle’
Artistry
Adaptability
Qualities of a good mediator
Acquisition
Knowledge
Skills
Language
Tenacity
How do you feel about the qualities?
Do qualities connect with certain types of mediation?
Do you associate different mediator qualities with different mediations?
Qualities apply but are called upon differently?
What makes a good mediator…some opinions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etbeGtAWFNU
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