by Amanda Bucklow | May 22, 2019 | Decision Making, Mediation
This article describes the way in which a very successful CEO bowed out of his role. He chose a very different style of ‘retirement party’ based on the art of the great question and face-to-face conversation. It is an approach that should not be limited to...
by Amanda Bucklow | May 1, 2019 | Accelerated Dispute Resolution, Decision Making, Mediation
One of the many myths about mediation is that it is not suited to matters of public policy because the process is confidential. As with all the elements of mediation, from the agreement to mediate to the confidential status of the settlement agreement, they can all be...
by Amanda Bucklow | Apr 8, 2019 | Accelerated Dispute Resolution, Legal Developments, Mediation
An excellent article about how we can better serve the needs and interests of the customer in resolving their disputes. Mike Whelan Jr makes a very good case. By offering alternatives that are separate we seem to have created a ‘new and improved’...
by Amanda Bucklow | Mar 26, 2019 | Accelerated Dispute Resolution, Construction, Decision Making, Mediation, Missed Opportunities, Projects
A recent article in Building highlights the risks of not getting all your ducks in a row before announcing plans. “A report from the joint committee looking into the Draft Parliamentary Buildings Bill has revealed that the MoD has thrown a spanner in the works...
by Amanda Bucklow | Mar 4, 2019 | Accelerated Dispute Resolution, Case Law Commentary, Decision Making, Mediation, Missed Opportunities
A story in The Times today is a good example of litigation which resulted in a ‘pyrrhic victory’. This kind of outcome is more common than people acknowledge. Bottom line: there is no ‘win’ if you don’t get paid or the process of getting...
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