Must be able to put in writing accurately the tentative agreement language produced during mediation. Client or Designee B Authorized to accept or decline proposals, approve new proposals and counterproposals. Not spokesperson for team. Subject Matter Expert B Professional operating knowledge of matters in dispute. Economist B Professional knowledge of financial consequences of proposals.
Teams use their discretion to devise and experiment with approaches for proposals.
Consider the real interests of the Client. Project potential hidden interests of the opponent. Trust the mediator to observe confidences. Specifically identify which matters for the mediator to communicate. Expect the mediator to probe for new options.