August 13, 2019

Mediation Lessons From the Talmud: How Empathy and Curiosity Help Mediators Resolve Disputes

Josh Fruchter
In this latest post on applying Talmudic principles in mediation, we discuss two vital mediation techniques — encouraging empathy and exhibiting curiosity — that emerge from a Talmudic legend concerning Alexander the Great (the Talmud being an ancient Jewish legal text compiled around 500 C.E. that is a primary source..
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July 28, 2019

When Does Evaluative Mediation Cross the Line from Neutral Analysis to Legal Advice?

Josh Fruchter
Two of the primary approaches to mediation are facilitative and evaluative. Under the facilitative approach, the mediator orchestrates a process that facilitates communication between the parties concerning their respective interests and concerns. The mediator typically refrains, however, from sharing an opinion concerning the strengths or weaknesses of either side’s positions...
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