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"Mediation Process: Navigating Conflict with Neutrality and Confidentiality" ✦ Parties come to mediation to resolve conflicts. 00:04 • Civil conflicts can involve contract disputes, real estate, or workplace issues. • Family disputes can include divorce, child custody, or elder care. ✦ Parties are nervous about the mediation process 00:34 • The mediator greets the parties and inquires about how each party would like to be addressed • The mediator formally introduces herself, explains her neutrality, and shows everyone to their seats ✦ Mediator ensures parties participate in good faith 00:59 • She covers housekeeping details such as bathroom locations and snacks. • She sets ground rules including no weapons or recording for confidentiality. ✦ Mediator explains mediation process 01:24 • Mediator ensures agreement and signatures from all group members • Each party gets time to introduce themselves and their reasons for mediation ✦ Parties engage in conflict discussion with mediator's guidance 01:48 • Discussion includes questions, comments, and materials brought to mediation. • Mediator assists by navigating the conversation with clarifying questions. ✦ A caucus is a confidential meeting with the mediator for discussion. 02:11 • During a caucus, a party can discuss concerns, seek clarification, or receive guidance on approaching the subject with the other party. • The mediator ensures the other party also receives an equal amount of time for a caucus. ✦ Equal time given before mediation, mediator ensures agreement 02:35 • Parties are provided equal time for discussion and negotiation. • Mediator takes notes on key points and helps parties reach agreement. ✦ Mediation process concludes with a legally binding agreement 02:58 • The agreement is formalized in a mediated settlement agreement • It is detailed and tailored to the satisfaction of the parties involved

*Back when MCU was compelling & fun.*

Outstanding intro!!!!!