Mediation Phillip Howell-Richardson

Overriding Goals Maintaining control over the outcome Maintaining control over the resolution process Achieving a speedy resolution Avoiding high cost Maintaining privacy Avoiding animosity and maintaining or restoring a business relationship

Mediation v Arbitration

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION Summary of ADR Savings 1995 through 2005 YEARNO. OF CASESESTIMATED SAVINGS $1 MILLION $1.5 MILLION $6.5 MILLION $6 MILLION $2.5 MILLION $4.25 MILLION $2.97 MILLION $2.3 MILLION $2.35 MILLION $3.41 MILLION $6.97 MILLION

Some Barriers to Resolution Is emotion causing impasse or likely to damage negotiation? Is a reality check for the parties regarding their position and expectations needed? Is there an opportunity to reframe this dispute through the eyes of a neutral? Is there an opportunity to educate decision makers by their involvement in the process? Is there a need for each side to a dispute to tell their own story? Is there a need to obtain a key issue guide?

MEDIATION CREATES WINNERS