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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Oct. 4, 2019

The taxonomy of mediators

Bullies, butterflies, status quo and compliance

Michael H. Leb

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The taxonomy of mediators
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In his book, "Bargaining for Advantage," G. Richard Shell identifies five basic bargaining styles: (1) competing; (2) accommodating; (3) compromising; (4) avoiding and (5) collaborating. These styles coincide with those identified by the ubiquitous TKI (Thomas Kilmann Instrument) familiar to virtually everyone who has ever taken a course in conflict resolution.

I recently mediated a case where one party was ...

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