Alternative Dispute Resolution: Thinking Outside the Square Helen Rice Partner Heaney & Co
Why Mediate?
The 4 P’s PreparationPreparationPreparationPresentation
The Cast Your client Expert(s)Witnesss(es) Support people
The Environment
White board Telephone conference facilities Breakout rooms All day/night parking Photocopier After hours airconditioning
Tool Kit Full authority to settle Excellent communication skills FlexibilityEquipment
The Settlement Agreement “It ain’t over until the fat lady sings” One size does not fit all
The Settlement Agreement Record agreement in writing Make sure all the parties sign Forms basis for consent order
The Settlement Agreement Full and final … of what? Trigger for discharge? CostsConfidential