Mediation is a process that can be used to resolve conflict in many
different dispute contexts. This book focuses on the essential skills
and strategies needed by any mediator to be successful in their work.
Tony Whatling draws on his extensive experience in the field of
mediation to explain the range of skills and strategies that are
commonly used, as well as why you would use different skills and when
they are best employed. The author shows how, by adopting these
techniques, a mediator can manage challenging conflicts. It features the
use of questioning skills and how they can be used effectively, as well
as how to deal with high emotion and negative responses.
This book is essential for anyone who wants to improve their mediation
skills, whether as a trainee, novice or experienced professional.