The Components of a Successful Mediation

<p>What are the necessary ingredients that make for a successful mediation? Is there a difference between a great mediation and an average mediation? How is mediation different from arbitration and litigation? Harvard-trained negotiator, mediation, and communication specialist Raphael Lapin shares his expert opinion in this episode of Negotiations Ninja.</p><p><strong>NOTE</strong>: None of this is legal advice. Always seek the counsel of a qualified attorney. This is meant for informational purposes only.&nbsp;</p><h2>Outline of This Episode</h2><ul><li>[1:50] Learn more about Raphael Lapin</li><li>[4:52] Raphael’s negotiation strategies monthly column</li><li>[6:40] The difference between arbitration and mediation</li><li>[13:43] Raphael’s process as a dispute mediator</li><li>[18:56] How to understand the interests of the other party</li><li>[22:25] A mediation is an evolutionary process</li><li>[27:40] How to get each party to follow through on their commitment</li><li>[29:15] How some people abuse the mediation process</li><li>[34:37] How to connect with Raphael Lapin</li></ul><h2>Resources &amp; People Mentioned</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0143118757" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting to Yes</a>&nbsp;by Robert Fisher and William Ury</li></ul><h2>Connect with Raphael Lapin</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.lapinnegotiationservices.com/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lapin Negotiation Services</a></li><li>Sign up for Raphael’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lapinnegotiationservices.com/monthly-column.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a></li><li>Watch Raphael’s videos on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjk2jKQWC2SMIim4eR45wLw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li></ul><h2>Connect With Mark</h2><ul><li>Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NegotiationPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@NegotiationPod</a></li><li>C