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 [email protected] or 800-776-6060, x125 MEDIATION, ARbITRATION & ADR CONSULTING Resolute Systems, LLC Resolute Systems, LLC Mediation Preparation and Effective 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 CHICAGO • MILWAUKEE • NEW YORK