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True experts and legends in the field of dispute resolution teach this highly

interactive, practical and skill-based 1.5-day session. Participants will learn:

• How preparation makes all the difference in whether a case does settle and how well the case settles

• Whether to mediate earlier or later and the benefits of an initial exploratory mediation

• Why selecting the right mediator for the specific case is essential

• What is co-mediation and the benefits of co-mediation in complex cases

• An initial priming the pump conference call with the mediator

and eliminating structural barriers and setting the stage for success

• The import of making a timely demand before the mediation session

• Preparing a proper and timely mediation submission and what absolutely needs to be in it

• Benefits and liabilities of exchanging mediation submissions

• Structuring the mediation for success- length of the mediation, who

needs to attend, and what must be exchanged in advance of the session and when

• why the benefits of a joint or general session outweigh the liabilities

• Constructing a useful joint session

• Effective PowerPoints at mediation

• How an effective opening presentation at mediation can have a major impact at mediation, who should make it, who is the audience, and your advocacy goals

• The care and maintenance and proper use of your mediator and how to use a mediator effectively

• Why exchanging blank settlement drafts in advance of the mediation is a very good thing

• Formulating an effective negotiation plan and how to use a mediator

• Correctly during the negotiation phase

• Understanding mediator impasse techniques such as bracketing and mediator's proposals and when and when not to use them

• Why recessing a mediator is better than an impasse

• Responding to follow up calls by the mediator after the session

For more information, please contact Michael E. Weinzierl at

mweinzierl@resolutesystem.com or 800-776-6060, x125

MEDIATION, ARbITRATION & ADR CONSULTING

Resolute Systems, LLC

Resolute Systems, LLC

Mediation Preparation andEffective Mediation Advocacy

Toll Free: 1-800-776-6060 • Chicago: 1-312-346-3770

150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2650, Chicago, IL 60606

www.ResoluteSystems.com

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