Thinking snares are common barriers to conflict resolution in mediation. What are thinking snares? They are patterns of thinking that impede our ability to be objective, to weigh conflicting information, and to re-evaluate positions. Let me share a story providing a truly stark example of a thinking snare. I had…
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The ABC’s and Path to Resolution
Really enjoyed the opportunity to join Dr. Debra Dupree to discuss the ABC’s and Path to Resolution. Debra Dupree and the ABC’s
Discussion with Tammy Lenksi about Making Mediation Your Day Job
When I launched my ADR practice in 2014, one of the resources that I most relied on was Tammy Lenski’s “Making Mediation Your Day Job,” so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with Tammy about her book, building a mediation practice, and conflict resolution in general. Making…
Bankruptcy Mediation with Sylvia Mayer (Part 2)
Arbitrator, mediator and attorney, Sylvia Mayer, continues to discuss bankruptcy mediation, including the ways it is similar to and different from mediating other civil and commercial disputes. Bankruptcy Mediation with Sylvia Mayer (Part 2)
Sylvia Mayer Inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN)
Sylvia Mayer Inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals S. Mayer Law is pleased to announce that Sylvia Mayer has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for both arbitration and mediation. Sylvia Mayer with S. Mayer Law focuses her practice on dispute resolution, including arbitration and…
Magic Words of Persuasion
Magic Words of Persuasion By: Sylvia Mayer But. If. Imagine. Goods News! These magic words help open us up to possibilities and opportunities. And that is what persuasion is all about. But. Think about it. When you hear “but,” do you remember what came before it? Do you fixate on…
Maximizing the Value of Bankruptcy Mediation
Sylvia Mayer – Arbitrator, Mediator & Attorney – shares her insights on how to maximize the value of bankruptcy mediation. Autonomy. Flexibility. Privacy. Cost Efficiency. Closure. These are some of the many reasons that parties choose to mediate. But once the parties agree to mediate, then what? Below are suggestions…
Bankruptcy Mediation With Sylvia Mayer
Sylvia Mayer, Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator, discusses bankruptcy mediations, including: Bankruptcy 101 (start and finish, parties, claims); Two party disputes versus multi-party disputes; Types of disputes (claims, avoidance actions, plan negotiations, other issues); Use of mediation in bankruptcy, and Confidentiality and court approval in bankruptcy.
Preventive Mediation or a Healthy Alternative
How many times in the past month have you swallowed your anger, frustration or disappointment to avoid conflict? Or allowed the status quo to remain because there is no agreement on change? Or made excuses to cover mistakes or lapses, rather than address the underlying issue? And how often has…
The Power of a Pause in Mediation
I recently mediated a dispute over money either borrowed (according to one party) or gifted (according to the other party). While nominally the dispute was about money, as is true so often, the underlying conflict was personal. Through opening statements, it became clear that what the parties most needed was…