The Many Ways of Mediation: A Survey of Mediation in Canada
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B22. How significant are each of the following factors to
the parties in a mediation?
Not at all
Somewhat
Highly
No
Important
Important
Important
Opinion
Fairness
0
1
2
8
Achieving resolution
0
1
2
8
Self-determination
0
1
2
8
Expediency
0
1
2
8
Face saving
0
1
2
8
Mutual understanding
0
1
2
8
Preserving relationships
0
1
2
8
Restoring harmony
0
1
2
8
Neutrality
0
1
2
8
Order of story telling
0
1
2
8
Saving money
0
1
2
8
Not as formal or legalistic
0
1
2
8
Other - please specify:
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0
1
2
8
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0
1
2
8
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0
1
2
8
In the next series of questions I describe five different scenarios. For each of these situations
please tell me what you would do if you were the mediator. If I have not identified the mediation
context, use the area where you mediate most.
Please be as specific as possible, for example, tell me what strategy or skill you would
use, whether you would do this in joint session or in caucus, and what you hope to
achieve by taking this particular action.
B23. In a divorce mediation where the couple have been married 27 years, because of a pending
inheritance the wife chooses not to seek any portion of the husband’s pension (the law says she is
entitled to half). What would you do and what would you hope to achieve?
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