Pynchon / Kraynak Success as a Mediator For Dummies

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-118-20641-6
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 368 Seiten, E-Book

Everything you need to enter the exciting field of legalmediation
To be an effective mediator, it's essential to possess theability to take control of animated situations, offer advice, andfacilitate discussion--all the while remaining neutral withoutformulating biased judgment. Success as a Mediator ForDummies helps you acquire these attributes and much more.
Aspiring mediators will learn the importance of upholding anhonorable reputation, the skills, personality traits, andcharacteristics of a good mediator, and how to effectively market asuccessful mediation career. Plus, you'll get practical adviceabout finding work in the field, realistic salary information, andtips on as tips on identifying whether you have the skills andtools to become a good mediator.
* The steps necessary to become a mediator (education, training,licensing, states-specific requirements, etc.)
* How your education and professional background can enhance yourmediation work
* Sample rules and standards of conduct
* All the steps necessary to build and market a successfulprivate practice in mediation, or flourish as a mediator in a lawfirm, corporation, school, or non-profit organization
Whether you have a background in law or an interest in legalcareers, Success as a Mediator For Dummies gives youeverything you need to enter the exciting field of legalmediation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pynchon, Victoria

Kraynak, Joseph

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Acquiring the Keys to Mediation Success 7
Chapter 1: Achieving Success as a Mediator 9
Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Niche 21
Chapter 3: Training for Your Chosen Market and Niche 35
Part II: Becoming a Master Mediator 61
Chapter 4: Navigating the Mediation Process 63
Chapter 5: Mediating with and without Lawyers 83
Chapter 6: Exploring Different Mediation Styles 97
Chapter 7: Honing Essential Mediation Skills 115
Chapter 8: Employing Conflict Dynamics to Resolve Any Dispute135
Part III: Improving Your Success Rate 157
Chapter 9: Establishing and Maintaining Control 159
Chapter 10: Transitioning from Adversarial Negotiation toCollaborative Mediation 173
Chapter 11: Capitalizing on Your People Skills 187
Chapter 12: Problem-Solving Like a Pro 201
Chapter 13: Breaking through Impasse 219
Chapter 14: Closing and Memorializing the Parties' Agreement245
Part IV: Launching Your Own Mediation Practice 255
Chapter 15: Building Your Business from the Ground Up 257
Chapter 16: Marketing Yourself and Your Business Online and Off273
Chapter 17: Growing Your Business through Client Retention andCommunity 289
Part V: The Part of Tens 303
Chapter 18: Ten Practices of the Super Mediator 305
Chapter 19: Ten Major Mediating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them311
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Busting Impasse 317
Index 323

Über Autor(innen)

Victoria Pynchon is a mediator, author, speaker, negotiation trainer, consultant, and attorney with 25 years of experience in commercial litigation practice. Joe Kraynak is a professional writer who has contributed to numerous For Dummies books.