Advocating for Understanding: Why the Understanding-based Mediation Model Works
By H. Scott Flegal , February 8, 2012
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The author contrasts understanding-based mediation with more traditional forms of mediation, and concludes that understanding-based mediation is more conducive to dispute resolution. Specifically, he highlights the non-caucus nature of understanding-based mediation. Keeping everyone in the same room reduces perceived mediator bias, and reduces mediator control over the proceedings.
