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CHECKLIST FOR MEDIATORSPhase IOpening▶ Welcome and words of encouragement▶ Introduction of mediator and <strong>conflict</strong> parties▶ What do I (mediator) know about the <strong>conflict</strong>▶ Expectations of <strong>conflict</strong> parties▶ Mediator’s role▶ Formalities▶ Ground rules▶ Confidentiality▶ Outline the mediation procedure▶ Willingness to go aheadPhase II Air all viewpoints▶ Set a courteous, unhurried tone▶ Explain listening and speaking▶ Protect each person’s speaking time▶ Summarize viewpoints andreflect feelings for each party▶ End each turn by checking that the personhas finishedPhase III Clarify the problem▶ Ask clarifying questions▶ Encourage the parties to talk▶ Listen for interests, issues, needs andfeelings▶ Summarize the parties’ concernsonce in a while▶ Help each party to understand their ownand the others needs, interests, values…▶ Watch for moments of mutualunderstanding▶ List the issues to be negotiated▶ Note down possible solutions suggested5 . M e d i a t i o n 285

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