mediation sessions
Neutral-party negotiations
Mediation sessions are structured meetings where disputing parties attempt to reach agreement with the help of a neutral third party.
The mediator facilitates discussion but doesn't impose a decision—unlike a judge or arbitrator.
Common in divorce proceedings, workplace conflicts, and contract disputes: The court ordered mediation sessions before the trial could proceed.
After three mediation sessions, they finally agreed on custody arrangements.
- disputantsThose who contend
- reality testingAssessing perception against actuality
- active listeningFocused, responsive attention to speech
- shuttle diplomacyNegotiation via traveling intermediary
- impasseSituation without resolution
cooling off period · ground rules · caucus · BATNA · workplace disputes · agenda · opening statements · conciliation · settlement agreements · attorneys · neutral third party · apology letters · compromise · final offer · reframing · emotional release · pain points · common ground
mediation sessionstrial
Judicial examination of claims
lawsuit · jury trial · bench trial · civil suit · criminal prosecution
mediation sessionswarfare
Armed conflict between groups
combat · fighting · armed conflict · vendetta · aggression