Mending Fences

Why Do Mediators Need to Stay Neutral?

June 21, 2022 Patrice Brymner Season 1 Episode 8
Mending Fences
Why Do Mediators Need to Stay Neutral?
Show Notes

Jen and Patrice explore the importance neutrality for mediators and the challenges of staying neutral. The mechanics of maintaining neutrality and the way mediators talk to their clients about neutrality will vary between mediators and cases.  At the same time, the integrity of a mediation process may rest on the mediator's ability to stay impartial while still being responsive.